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A beautifully relic'd funk workhorse guitar

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DJ/producer offers “shout out to his family”

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Player many consider the best of the best also talks music theory

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Jordan Rudess gives positive signs that the band is about to regroup

The band's 2007 02 Arena show is available until 2 June

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Hear it here – and the percussive virtuoso has signed a new record deal and announced an online live show too

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As the British metal icons release new album Obsidian, their frontman shares 32 years of musical experience – including their very unusual songwriting process

A new way to make music with other artists from across the world

Four Fade colours to choose from in a limited edition of 200 guitars each

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The solo artist virtuoso and session bass star talks improvisation, songwriting and freeing yourself as a musician

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