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(Book). Foreword by Joe Satriani Guitar Player: The Inside Story of the First Two Decades of the Most Successful Guitar Magazine Ever is a reflection on Guitar Player s often pioneering early days; from its 1967 founding through its 1989 sale by founder Bud Eastman and editor/publisher Jim Crockett. This book looks at the magazines evolution from a 40-page semi-monthly to a monthly exceeding 200 pages; with a gross yearly income that grew from $40;000 to nearly $15 million. The story is told by many people important to Guitar Player s history; including Maxine Eastman; Bud Eastmans widow; and Crockett; who edited this book with his daughter Dara. Also here are recollections of key personnel; including Tom Wheeler; Jas Obrecht; Roger Siminoff; Mike Varney; Jon Sievert; George Gruhn; and Robb Lawrence; leading early advertisers; such as Martin; Randall; and Fender; and prominent guitar players featured in the magazine; including Joe Perry; George Benson; Pat Travers; Country Joe McDonald; Pat Metheny; Steve Howe; Lee Ritenour; Johnny Winter; Steve Morse; Larry Coryell; Michael Lorimer; John McLaughlin; Stanley Clarke; Liona Boyd; Steve Vai; and many others. Among the many illustrations are then-and-now shots of performers and staff; early ads; behind-the-scenes photos from company jam sessions (with such guests as B. B. King and Chick Corea); various fascinating events; and key issue covers. Rich in history and perspective; Guitar Player: The Inside Story of the First Two Decades of the Most Successful Guitar Magazine Ever is the definitive first-person chronicle of a music magazines golden age.