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GALLERY: Gear Ads of the 1980s, Volume II

No, this isn't déjà vu, take another trip back in time to see the gear, hair, and clothes that made the '80s most excellent—party on, dudes!

Crate G1500 Stack

So many things are wrong here that we're practically speechless. Steve Lynch (left) who seems to be thinking 'Can we just leave him up there?' looks the very picture of classic '80s-rocker coolness in contrast with Steve Plunkett's terrifying creepster face, perm gone awry, socks over spandex, and a needlessly butchered Explorer rip-off. Hard to believe Autograph didn't have more longevity than it did.

Check out our first gallery here!

Adrian Belew: Exclusive BEAT Tour Interview
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Learn how Adrian Belew's BEAT Tour came together to include Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai—plus King Crimson, Bowie, Zappa, Talking Heads, and more.


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Featuring dual-engine processing, dynamic room modeling, and classic mic/speaker pairings, this pedal delivers complete album-ready tones for rock and metal players.

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The legendary Queen guitarist shared an update on his social media that he noted as a "little health hiccup." "The good news is I can play guitar,” he said.

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Introducing the new Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons signature offerings: The Hades Gates Humbucker set for a mid-forward punch with extra heat, and the Red Devil for Tele, capturing his hot Texas tone.

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