Posts From Noe Gold

11 Great Not-So-Typical Guitar Leads

Guitar World Founding Editor Noe Gold identifies 11 classic rock guitar leads whose greatness isn’t speed & flash but melodicism, ingenuity and originality.

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10 Great Eric Clapton Collaborations

‘Clapton Is God’ read the U.K. graffiti in his early years. With other gods like Lennon, Townshend, Beck, Santana + more his playing is at its most divine.

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David Bowie’s Brilliant Last Will and Testament

Bowie’s final album, ★ (Blackstar), ruminates on mortality with some of his most challenging artistry, and a serious statement about life and death

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12 Catchy Rock Song Hooks

You can’t get it out of your head. The Founding Editor of Guitar World’s favorites include performances by Hendrix, Steely Dan and T Rex

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Keith Richards ‘Under the Influence’: Review

Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville captures Keef’s essence in the masterful Netflix documentary about the blues and tales of the road

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Jimi Hendrix ‘Electric Church’ Doc: More Magic

The film captures the legend at his finest in a performance before his largest ever U.S. audience just a few months before his death. It’s coming to theaters

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Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp For Weekend Warriors

So you wanted to be a rock ‘n’ roll star? Or want to experience what it’s like to be one and play with them? Then this is for you.

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July 1, 2016: Keith Richards’ Guitar Maker Ted Newman-Jones Dies

He also custom built Eric Clapton’s legendary Fender Stratocaster known as “Blackie” from a number of Strats that Clapton had purchased

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Jeff Beck’s Guitars + Messages Hail Loudly

The six-string classic rock master fires up his stunning music again, and it comes with a loud message for the world.

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Eric Clapton’s Old Wine in a New Bottle

The master classic rock guitarist’s new album ‘I Still Do’ invites repeated listening and leads back to past Clapton pleasures.

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