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Paul Jackson Jr. Breaks Down his Most Iconic Guitar Parts

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023

Paul Jackson Jr. is an absolute legend in the world of music. Paul has worked with some of the world's biggest artists over the span of his career (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Kenny Loggins, Daft Punk, and the Weeknd -- to name a few). Today, Paul is telling stories from legendary sessions, talking about the gear he has used throughout his career, and sharing hard-earned guitar knowledge that the next generation of guitar players NEED to know!
Eddie Martinez Breaks Down his Iconic Parts

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023

Eddie Martinez is the most influential Hip Hop guitarist EVER. Having recorded guitar on RUN-D.M.C.'s hits "Rock Box" and "King of Rock", Eddie is responsible for introducing electric guitar into the hip hop scene in the mid 1980s. But Eddie's career didn't stop there. His guitar playing can also be heard on a multitude of platinum-selling records such as Robert Palmer's "Riptide", Steve Winwood's "Back in the High Life", Mick Jagger's' "She's The Boss", and David Lee Roth's "Crazy from the Heat" (to name just a few). Today, we're sitting down with Eddie to talk about his experience working with some of the world's biggest artists, what gear he used to get his signature sound, and much more!

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Dean Parks Breaks Down His Most Iconic Guitar Parts

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023

We sat down with Dean Parks: the mastermind behind iconic guitar riffs that have shaped generations. In this interview, Dean takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, sharing captivating anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from his time recording with some of the biggest names in the industry: Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Babyface and Toni Braxton to name a few.
Tim May Breaks Down His Most Iconic Guitar Parts

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today we're sitting down with Tim May: the go-to Guitarist for Lionel Richie and session guitarist to the stars. Tim's career spans over multiple decades, genres, and media forms, having played on hit records by Lionel Richie, Blondie, The Pointer Sisters (to name a few), as well as huge movies like Back to the Future and American Gigolo. Join us as we take a walk through memory lane, asking Tim about his biggest guitar parts and his experience working with some of the industries biggest stars.
 

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Recommended Pedalboard Buffers | The Rig Doctor

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021

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