Lex Fridman Podcast · 2026-03-01 · 162 min · 27,868 words

#492 – Rick Beato: Greatest Guitarists of All Time, History & Future of Music

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The following is a conversation with Rick Beato, legendary music educator, interviewer, producer, songwriter, and a true multi instrument musician playing guitar, bass, cello, and piano. Rick, with his incredible YouTube channel, celebrates great musicians and musical ideas and helps millions of people. including me, fall in love with great music all over again. And now a quick few second mention of each sponsor, check them out in the description or at lexfriedman.com slash sponsors. It is, in fact, the best way to support this podcast.

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