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Randy Rhoads became a legend with Ozzy Osbourne, but his incredible playing was evident long before then
By Janelle Borg published
Kelly Garni, Rhoads’ brother in arms in Quiet Riot, recalls the guitarist’s early days – and how he developed his iconic tone, in spite of his unorthodox gear

PRS celebrates Ed Sheeran’s collab with Dave Grohl and John Mayer on F1 movie soundtrack with one-off, racing-themed guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Sheeran has been playing PRS electrics since 2018 – with one of the guitars in his arsenal gifted to him by Mayer

Two world leaders solidify diplomatic relations by delivering their own rendition of an Eric Clapton classic
By Phil Weller published
The Philippines' President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, showcased their musical chops during a recent presidential visit

SNL legend Fred Armisen has a signature guitar strap – but there's something not quite right about his guide to guitar chords
By Phil Weller published
If punk guitarists only need one shape, why does anyone else need more? Armisen seems to agree...

Jim Babjak reveals he once bought a ’70s Les Paul without even trying it – and how it would go on to shape one of The Smithereens' biggest hits
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist reveals that he's “kind of embarrassed” when it comes to trying out guitars in a music store – but his faith in his engineer was well-placed

Dann Huff and Keith Urban got off to a rocky start – but they went on to create a string of number 1 singles
By Phil Weller published
Huff was handpicked to help bring more guitar into the Urban’s sound, but their “oil and water” mindsets caused tumult in the studio

Bootsy Collins on the musician that totally “changed his mind” about bass playing
By Janelle Borg published
James Jamerson's immense contribution to Motown Records in the ’60s and ’70s went largely uncredited – but his game-changing adoption of the P-Bass, coupled with his off-kilter technique, makes him an electric bass pioneer

Charvel adds an Evertune to its shred-friendly hardtail Superstrat
By Phil Weller published
The Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal Style 1 HH EVTN E has choice trimmings for mean tones and fast playing – with increased tuning stability a bonus
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