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Survivor
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Survivor

Nineteen seventyeight should have been Cidny Bullens' year, until a record label acquisition brought it to a crashing halt. Now, as Charles Donovan discovers, the musician who once had to choose between Dylan and Elton is back... with a difference, a new album, and 2023's most compelling rock memoir

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10 mins  |
October 2023
SYNTHPOP PIONEER OF THE YEAR GARY NUMAN
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SYNTHPOP PIONEER OF THE YEAR GARY NUMAN

The chance discovery of a Moog synth and a total rethink of direction...

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5 mins  |
October 2023
MAN OF THE YEAR JOHN LYDON
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MAN OF THE YEAR JOHN LYDON

For John Lydon, 1978 was a pivotal year, leaving the Sex Pistols and forming Pil

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6 mins  |
October 2023
MY 1978 ΤΟΥΛΗ WILLCOX
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MY 1978 ΤΟΥΛΗ WILLCOX

A film debut is just the start of it all...

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2 mins  |
October 2023
ART ALEXAKIS
Guitar World

ART ALEXAKIS

The tenacious Everclear frontman/guitarist discusses the music, moments and \"dangerous\" amps that changed his life and maybe ours - in the Nineties and beyond

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8 mins  |
November 2023
VERNON REID
Guitar World

VERNON REID

From Vivid to Time's Up to Stain: How Vernon Reid's expressionist shredding juiced Living Colour through the grunge era

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8 mins  |
November 2023
MARC FORD
Guitar World

MARC FORD

The respected SoCal guitarist explains why he chose the Black Crowes over Guns N' Roses - and how the Crowes' internal friction helped make them a compelling alternative to grunge

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
ANDY BELL
Guitar World

ANDY BELL

The U.K. shoegaze pioneer discusses the recording of Ride's classic Nineties albums and his 10 years as a member of Oasis

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10 mins  |
November 2023
A GRUNGY GUITAR GUIDE TO THE '90S
Guitar World

A GRUNGY GUITAR GUIDE TO THE '90S

Guitar World

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9 mins  |
November 2023
NEVERMIND NEVERMIND!
Guitar World

NEVERMIND NEVERMIND!

10 overlooked rock albums from the Nineties that are worth a second listen

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5 mins  |
November 2023
IT'S ALL A BLUR...
Guitar World

IT'S ALL A BLUR...

The rise and fall of Britpop, the Nineties' other massive, guitar-based movement

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Guitar World

DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

The retro designs, digital innovations and misfit toys that defined guitar gear and technology in the Nineties

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
BRIAN VANDER ARK
Guitar World

BRIAN VANDER ARK

Determined as he moves out of the shadow of his past, the guitarist recounts the origins of the Verve Pipe and the recording of a definitive Nineties anthem, \"The Freshmen\"

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7 mins  |
November 2023
KIM THAYIL
Guitar World

KIM THAYIL

The mighty Soundgarden guitarist looks back on his most iconic riffs and solos, as well as the gear and tunings that guided him deep into the creative superunknown

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10+ mins  |
November 2023
"I Wanted to Go Weirder"
Total Guitar

"I Wanted to Go Weirder"

Singer-songwriter Grace Potter is putting a new spin on rootsy Americana – with famous friends, oddball gear and a borrowed vintage Martin she wanted to steal…

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5 mins  |
September 2023
KACEY MUSGRAVES
Guitar Techniques

KACEY MUSGRAVES

This month Stuart Ryan shows you the melodic fingerpicking style of a six-time Grammy-winning modern country superstar from Golden, Texas!

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2 mins  |
October 2023
JOÃO PERNAMBUCO Sons de Carrilhoes
Guitar Techniques

JOÃO PERNAMBUCO Sons de Carrilhoes

Declan Zapala brings us the perfect upbeat Brazilian choro for a hot summer's day-guaranteed to have your friends and family up dancing at your next barbeque.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
TERRY SYREK 6 Prog Rock Licks!
Guitar Techniques

TERRY SYREK 6 Prog Rock Licks!

John Wheatcroft brings you an exclusive video lesson from virtuoso Terry Shrek, showcasing his phenomenal prog-rock picking and fretting chops.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
THE CROSSROADS Greg Koch
Guitar Techniques

THE CROSSROADS Greg Koch

This month down at the Crossroads, John Wheatcroft looks at a fantastic showman, funny guy, and a player with a staggering command of a huge range of styles.

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3 mins  |
October 2023
DIMEBAG DARRELL
Guitar Techniques

DIMEBAG DARRELL

This month Charlie Griffiths examines the exciting style of the man who made hs name in Pantera, but died a tragic death in Damageplan.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
TASTY SOLOING
Guitar Techniques

TASTY SOLOING

This month, Andy G Jones gets to grips with the extraordinary, topsy-turvy playing style of one of the greats of modern blues-rock guitar.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
JUSTIN SANDERCOE
Guitar Techniques

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world's most successful guitar teachers. This Month: AI Teachers

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3 mins  |
October 2023
THE LEMON TWIGS
Guitar Techniques

THE LEMON TWIGS

A minute’s all it takes to find out what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport we grabbed a quick with Brian D’Addario, guitarist from this sensational US vocal harmony group.

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3 mins  |
October 2023
MATTEO MANCUSO
Guitar Techniques

MATTEO MANCUSO

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music's most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month a finger stylist who is stunning everyone from Steve Vai to Al Di Meola.

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4 mins  |
October 2023
MITCH DALTON
Guitar Techniques

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist's guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: \"I Heard You On The Wireless\"

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3 mins  |
October 2023
VIDEO MASTERCLASS Oz Noy
Guitar Techniques

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Oz Noy

This month, the fusion legend graces GT with a great solo over Jason's grooving blues, Streetwalk. For classic guitar vocabulary with a jazzy twist, Jon Bishop is your guide.

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7 mins  |
October 2023
TOM VERLAINE
Guitar Techniques

TOM VERLAINE

Martin Cooper checks out the sound of the recently departed Tom Verlaine, one of the most influetial of the alt rock and new wave players.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
JIMI HENDRIX
Guitar Techniques

JIMI HENDRIX

This month Phil Short examines the bluesy side of a game-changing guitarist who many still rank as the greatest and most important of all time.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
IMPROVE YOUR
Guitar Techniques

IMPROVE YOUR

This month Simon Barnard guides you through a number of approaches to using your guitar's whammy bar across a diverse range of genres.

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2 mins  |
October 2023
40 POWER PENTATONIC LICKS!
Guitar Techniques

40 POWER PENTATONIC LICKS!

Take your rock and blues chops to the next level with a veritable arsenal of amazing licks, join David Gerrish as he explores how to get the most from this cornerstone of guitar music.

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2 mins  |
October 2023