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Guitar Greats

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Series profiling famous and influential guitarists.

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Guitar Greats - BB King

Alexis Korner presents a profile of the great bluesman in a programme first broadcast in 1983.

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Guitar Greats - Brian May

Alexis Korner talks to Queen's guitar hero and hears about May's home-made guitar. First broadcast in 1983.

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Guitar Greats - Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana talks about his life and career. The Woodstock festival, drugs and being a disciple of guru Sri Chinmoy. Presented by Alexis Korner.

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Guitar Greats - Eric Clapton

Alexis Korner presents a profile of Surrey's best-known bluesman. First broadcast in 1983.

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Guitar Greats - James Burton

James Burton discusses his career including his time with Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris and his extensive work as a session guitarist. Presented by Alexis Korner.

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Guitar Greats - Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck talks about his life and career. His hit record 'Hi Ho Silver Lining' and admiration for Jan Hammer's keyboard playing. Presented by Alexis Korner.

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Guitar Greats - Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page talks about his life and career. Being a session musician; the Yardbirds; Led Zeppelin; his guitar technique and use of the bow. Presented by Alexis Korner.

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Guitar Greats - Joe Walsh

Presented by Alexis Korner, Joe Walsh talks about his life and career including his work with The James Gang and The Eagles, and the album Hotel California. First broadcast in 1983.

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Guitar Greats - Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend talks to Alexis Korner about his life and career, including being The Who's aggressive stage act, being a disciple of guru Meher Baba and drugs.

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Guitar Greats - Ritchie Blackmore

Alexis Korner's profile of Deep Purple's axeman, first broadcast 1983. Blackmore discusses his guitar work with The Outlaws, Deep Purple and Rainbow.

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Guitar Greats - Ry Cooder

Alexis Korner's 1983 profile of the influential Californian guitarist, including discussion of Captain Beefheart, Cooder's session work, Tex-Mex and film music.

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Guitar Greats - Scotty Moore

Scotty Moore talks about his life and career and in particular about being Elvis Presley's guitarist during the 50s. Presented by Alexis Korner and first broadcast in 1983.

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Guitar Greats - Steve Miller

Alexis Korner's profile of the blues-rock guitarist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, first broadcast in 1983.

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