David Porter

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The Yardbirds

10 reasons why The Yardbirds were the greatest rock cradle ever

By David Porter published

65 years ago Eric Clapton quit The Yardbirds, but he was just the first of three guitar legends to pass through the ranks

Guitarists
Bob Dylan: born Robert Zimmerman on 24 May, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota

The 13 essential Bob Dylan albums

By David Porter last updated

Dylan turns 70! Out of 34 studio LPs, is this the definitive set?

Singles And Albums
Pictured: the Al Grossman-signed Peter, Paul & Mary circa 1968

A-Z of Bob Dylan

By David Porter last updated

From Al Grossman to Zimmerman, here's our tribute to an icon...

Guitars
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Interview: Duane Eddy on Gretsch, Forest Gump and becoming The Guitar Man

By David Porter last updated

The legendary guitarist on his amazing career

Guitarists
(L-R) Giorgio Gomelsky, Paul Samwell-Smith, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Eric Clapton and Keith Relf in 1964

11 reasons why The Yardbirds were the greatest rock cradle ever

By David Porter last updated

Clapton, Beck, Page, blues, the 1960s and much more!

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Jimi Hendrix: little-known facts and amazing stories

By David Porter last updated

A celebration via rare tracks, miscellany and trivia

Guitarists
Pictured: Pete Seeger at the Bread and Roses III benefit concert, California, 1979

A-Z of folk music

By David Porter last updated

From Acoustic to Zealots, an eclectic tribute to folk...

Artists
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11 songs that should be on The Boat That Rocked

By David Porter last updated

Alternative soundtrack to the pirate radio flick

Singles And Albums
The Beatles classic turns 40

11 legendary recording studios to rival Abbey Road

By David Porter last updated

What's left if Abbey Road goes under the hammer?

Studios

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