We've seen some all-star jams in our time, but this one ranks up there with the best: a host of guitarists, including Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, Warren Haynes, Steve Miller, Neal Schon, G.E. Smith, Johnny A, Lou Pallo and the Les Paul Trio, all joined forces to pay tribute to what would have been Les Paul's 100th birthday.
The 9 June show took place at New York City's Hard Rock Cafe, and heralded the start of a year-long celebration of Les Paul's achievements, including the mobile exhibit Les Paul's Big Sound Experience.
Check out the band's performance of Freddie King's I'm Tore Down above.
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“I hope the future guitarists who acquire these items are able to move closer to the genius who played them”: Over 130 of Jeff Beck’s guitars and amps headed to auction, including his Tele-Gib, Yardburst Les Paul and 'Blow By Blow' Oxblood Les Paul
“If it sounds like I’m standing over a body that’s just been stabbed to death, then it’s perfect.” The brutal heavy metal masterpiece that had producer Rick Rubin yelling: “More Satan!”
