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The Dickey Betts-Style Spank of John Osborne’s “Stay a Little Longer” Solo
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The Dickey Betts-Style Spank of John Osborne’s “Stay a Little Longer” Solo

John Osborne goes deep on scales, finding his guitar voice, and the spanky solo for “Stay A Little Longer.”

Nile Rodgers on the Magic Behind “I’m Coming Out”
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Nile Rodgers on the Magic Behind “I’m Coming Out”

CHIC bandleader Nile Rodgers and his Hitmaker spill the history behind writing the unforgettable music and lyrics for Diana Ross’ iconic smash, “I’m Coming Out.”

Lindsay Ell's One-Woman Guitarmony on "Hits Me"
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Lindsay Ell's One-Woman Guitarmony on "Hits Me"

On this episode, the country guitarist walks Shifty through her blazing solo on "Hits Me," after sharing all about what makes her guitar-mind tick.

Rivers Cuomo's Anti-Pedal Approach to "Only in Dreams"
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Rivers Cuomo's Anti-Pedal Approach to "Only in Dreams"

Weezer's Rivers Cuomo sits down with Shifty to talk Yngwie, Phish, and the outro solo to "Only in Dreams" off the “Blue” album.

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Alex Lifeson Breaks Down The Haunting, Legendary Solo On Rush’s “Limelight”

On the debut episode of Shred With Shifty, host Chris Shiflett sits down with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson to learn the dramatic, vibrato bar-driven guitar solo off the 1981 hit “Limelight.”