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Les Paul: the man who invented modern music
Visionary, guitar wizard and inspiration, Les Paul invented the electric guitar and drew the blueprint for contemporary music as we know it
Roy Buchanan: the life and death of the man who said no to the Stones
Roy Buchanan inspired Jeff Beck, Gary Moore and Joe Bonamassa, but suffered a life of addiction and died a bluesman’s death
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Facebook users say they're being banned for uploading the cover of Led Zeppelin's Houses Of The Holy. What's going on?
Fleetwood Mac's wild ride: the story of the Blues Years
From 1967 to 1974, Fleetwood Mac teetered on the line between triumph and oblivion. Co-founder Mick Fleetwood recalls the band’s early years…
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Dr John: a guide to his best albums
Gris-gris or gumbo? Voodoo priest or piano-tickling new orleans R&B guru? Where to start with the music of Dr John…
What happened when Dave Navarro met Eric Gales
One is a former teenage prodigy, the other is in Jane’s addiction. We sit down with guitarists Eric Gales and Dave Navarro, “two junkies of the worst kind”
How Ramblin Man Fair became the UK's most interesting rock festival
Ramblin Man Fair is a classic rock lover’s dream – but it’s not just for purists either. It's home to some of rock's most exciting new bands…
Gary Clark Jr: Rebel With A Cause
Gary Clark Jr. may have learned his chops with veterans of the blues scene in Austin, Texas... but please don’t call him The Saviour Of The Blues
Yngwie Malmsteen: a career faster than the speed of light
He’s the Swedish speed demon whose six-string theatrics enthral and infuriate in equal measure. Now, Yngwie Malmsteen has made… wait for it… a blues album
How to buy the very best of Tom Petty
By crossing and blurring boundaries, Tom Petty could never be pigeonholed or accused of playing it safe. These are his best albums
Jimi Hendrix: the life and times of a genius
Classic Rock talks to Jimi Hendrix's friends, admirers and other musicians about his life and importance
How The Rolling Stones invented Britpop in 1964
The Rolling Stones' debut album came out 55 years ago today. The sleeve alone changed everything
Up close with Aerosmith at their high-fidelity Las Vegas triumph
Aerosmith have kicked off their Las Vegas residency, and it comes with a revolutionary sound system. Here's our frontline report
'R&B so rough-edged you could sand floors with it': The story of Vinegar Joe
Mock muggings, sexual advances and sweat stains were all part of the Vinegar Joe story – along with some blistering British blues-rock. But one member was plotting to leave...
How to buy the very best of ZZ Top
The hirsute Texan rockers have an extensive track record – here we pick out the ZZ Top records essential for any collection