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“There was a big commotion – alarms going off and fire engines circling – so I went straight to the closet, looked at my four Les Pauls…” The time Billy Squier had to pick one guitar to save from a burning building -
Alex Lifeson is taking a Metallica signature guitar on the road with him for Rush’s reunion -
The words of encouragement a Led Zeppelin legend gave Gus G after he joined Ozzy Osbourne’s band -
Eric Johnson tells us why vintage is not always best (even if he regrets selling his ’54 Strat) -
How Jason Falkner went from St. Vincent and Beck to a last-minute tour with Foo Fighters -
Meet Spencer Mackenzie, the Canadian blues-rock maestro covering Rory Gallagher and learning when to unleash his “ginormous” lead tone -
“I woke up to Eric and George playing ukuleles at the foot of my bed”: The first time session pro George Terry met a Beatle
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The Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Siamese Dream producer for the first time in 32 years -
The Doobie Brothers on their many imitators, their many hits, and what keeps them going -
![Tailgunner [L-R]: Bones, Rhea Thompson, Craig Cairns, Zach Salvini and Eddie Mariotti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9efNJrexXv7Gm4D5VwJVie-450-80.jpg)
Rhea Thompson sets the record straight on her Tailgunner departure -
The moment glam-rock icons The Sweet knew they had to part ways with their singer -
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the drummers that tried to force a Rush reunion4 Comments -
The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi takes “temporary break” from the band's upcoming world tour -
My Chemical Romance's struggle to follow up The Black Parade -
Alex Van Halen says they tried to recruit Michael Anthony for Van Halen’s David Lee Roth reunion18 Comments -
Angine de Poitrine’s strange choice of gig bag causes problems at airports
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How John Paul Jones became Led Zeppelin’s ultimate wingman -
Roger Glover’s path to bass greatness with Deep Purple -
“I got the phone call – I was out”: Bob Daisley recalls his rollercoaster years with Ozzy Osbourne8 Comments -
Suzi Quatro on the spirit that’s driven her, and the moment of fate that made her a bassist -
Paul McCartney’s greatest post-Beatles bassline -
How Victor Wooten got his hands on his biggest hero’s bass guitar -
How Andrew Gouche rose from playing church halls to become the guru of gospel bass with Prince -
Paul McCartney's guitars allegedly held up in England ahead of major Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibition -
“Jaco said, ‘If you ever need a sub, call me!” When Chicago’s Peter Cetera met Jaco Pastorius
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Eric Clapton ends gig early after being hit by object thrown from crowd5 Comments -
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup -
Slash and Gilby Clarke play together again as former Guns N’ Roses bandmates reunite for fundraiser show -
Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola and more of the biggest names in jazz and fusion are playing in London this yearSponsor Content Created With Serious
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Eric Clapton announces US tour – and he’s bringing another blues guitar hero on the road with him4 Comments -
Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far -
What was the guitar-like instrument played during Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 Super Bowl halftime show? -
Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charity -
3 of today's leading virtuosos have assembled for a US tour – and it involves one of Steve Vai's favorite new guitarists
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“There was a big commotion – alarms going off and fire engines circling – so I went straight to the closet, looked at my four Les Pauls…” The time Billy Squier had to pick one guitar to save from a burning building
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Alex Lifeson is taking a Metallica signature guitar on the road with him for Rush’s reunion
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The words of encouragement a Led Zeppelin legend gave Gus G after he joined Ozzy Osbourne’s band
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Eric Johnson tells us why vintage is not always best (even if he regrets selling his ’54 Strat)
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How Jason Falkner went from St. Vincent and Beck to a last-minute tour with Foo Fighters
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Meet Spencer Mackenzie, the Canadian blues-rock maestro covering Rory Gallagher and learning when to unleash his “ginormous” lead tone
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“I woke up to Eric and George playing ukuleles at the foot of my bed”: The first time session pro George Terry met a Beatle
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The first time Rickey Medlocke played Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic Free Bird guitar solo -
The guitarist who lost the coveted role to Zakk Wylde on what it was like to audition for Ozzy Osbourne
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April 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks -
March 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks -
Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years Gone -
Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital release -
Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chord -
Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star cast -
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is charging $2 million for his new album7 Comments -
Mike McCready has spent 20 years making a rock opera that explores an alternate history of grunge – and it’s finally ready -
Steve Vai has recorded a new solo over Van Halen’s Jump
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Meet Spencer Mackenzie, the Canadian blues-rock maestro covering Rory Gallagher and learning when to unleash his “ginormous” lead tone
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The first time Rickey Medlocke played Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic Free Bird guitar solo
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The guitarist who lost the coveted role to Zakk Wylde on what it was like to audition for Ozzy Osbourne
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