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THE YEAR THAT WAS

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KALAMAZOO DREAMIN’ • Matthew Hughes puts his own spin on Gibson’s classic creations with the Banker Ironman CT.

WILD REVIVAL • After a freak accident sidelined his career, Jared James Nichols recovers with an album that shows him at the top of his game.

HIGH WATER MARK • French guitar phenom Laura Cox reaches a new level with Head Above Water.

COMMON SENSE • Two guitars, one brain. As Inhaler’s guitar tandem, Elijah Hewson and Josh Jenkinson make a singular sound.

TIP SHEET • While her career sky-rockets, Nita Strauss keeps down to earth with these practical habits.

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS • Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera picks from a wide range of sessions with a common denominator: Brian Eno.

Brown Bag • Denoted by its chocolate-colored Tolex, the 1962 Fender 6G3 Deluxe is a tasty tone machine.

The Limitless Talent of Lenny Breau • Lenny’s second album is a stirring testament to his remarkable gifts.

‘ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN…’ • As Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ new Live at the Fillmore 1997 compilation gets its long-awaited release, Mike Campbell reveals what went down when the band got back to its roots.

The Song Remains Unsung • Released 50 years ago, Houses of the Holy has been overshadowed by IV. It’s the Led Zeppelin masterpiece no one ever talks about — but it’s the album that took them to the top of the rock and roll mountain.

Something in the Way • Jimmy Page reveals a secret behind “The Rain Song” and weighs in on his perfectionism.

Bring It On Home • Houses of the Holy was the sound of a band at the top of its game. Eddie Kramer was there to assist, and these are his memories of the album’s eight songs.

VAI and the ART OF MOTORCYCLE MERRIMENT • After sitting on a shelf for 30 years, Steve Vai’s balls-out ode to the joys of riding is finally out. But the real surprise is the guy behind the mic.

A CHORUS LINE • As the Roland JC-120 celebrates 50 years, we explore all the gear this clean machine gave the guitar world.

LIQUID LOVE • A brief history of artists’ affection for the Roland JC-120 and Boss Chorus.

Tuttle’s Time • Molly Tuttle earns Grammy nods for Best New Artist and Bluegrass Album as a deluxe edition of Crooked Tree drops with Grateful Dead–centric bonus cuts.

How to PLAY GUITAR FOREVER • These five age-defying exercises ensure hand, arm and shoulder health for players of all ages.

Five for Life • It takes just 10 minutes to build a healthy habit. These exercises can help.

HOLY ROCK ’N’ ROLLER • As Houses of the Holy turns 50, we pay tribute to how Jimmy Page’s genre-melding musical innovations blew the lid off Led Zeppelin’s blues-based formula.

Keyboard Correlations • Using the fretboard and keyboard to understand both.

AMPLIFIED NATION • Overdrive Reverb

REVEREND • Crosscut

TWO NOTES • ReVolt Analog Amp Sim

RADIAL ENGINEERING • Reamp Station and Reamp HP

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How I Wrote… “Living After Midnight” • Glenn Tipton explains how John Lennon’s home inspired Judas Priest’s 1980 classic.