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John Mayall’s Legacy of Great Guitarists
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In Memoriam: Genre-Shattering Bassist Richard Davis
The Root of It All

In Memoriam: Genre-Shattering Bassist Richard Davis

From Eric Dolphy to Van Morrison, the legendary bassist would not be pinned to any one genre.

The Birth of Live Hip-Hop
The Root of It All

The Birth of Live Hip-Hop

A Philly jam session with the Roots crew helped bring performing musicians into the fold.

A Monday Night with Lester and Leo
Tuning Up

A Monday Night with Lester and Leo

Thanks to the immortal Les Paul, a fledgling music journalist got to “hear the truth.”

Last Call: As in Music, So in Life
Last Call

Last Call: As in Music, So in Life

Seven meditations to help with any kind of gig, musical and beyond.

Anthony Tidd Says Jazz Is Not Dead
The Root of It All

Anthony Tidd Says Jazz Is Not Dead

Mentorship and oral tradition are essential parts of jazz’s lasting vitality.

Best Albums of 2020
Artists

Best Albums of 2020

Premier Guitar editors reveal the records that helped them cope during COVID-19 quarantine. Plus, their most-anticipated releases of 2021.

Last Call: John Bohlinger’s Top 10 Rig Rundowns
Last Call

Last Call: John Bohlinger’s Top 10 Rig Rundowns

PG’s Nashville correspondent shares his favorite moments behind the camera with some of the best guitar players in the world.