Guitarists

“Rock ’n’ roll is full of borderline despots”: Why does Bob Dylan get through so many guitarists?

By Henry Yates Published 15 July 26

Fret Buzz The rock icon has had no shortage of brilliant players lining up to follow him in the jingle jangle morning, but lately they’re dropping like flies

As arthritis creeps into the hands of aging guitar heroes, what can we do to prolong our peak playing days?

By Phil Weller Published 15 July 26

Joint disorder doesn’t mean a divorce from your beloved guitars – but you need to focus on prevention, not cure

Hugh Cornwell on The Stranglers’ biggest hit, hating Twin Reverbs, and his bizarro Höfner

By Andrew Daly Published 14 July 26

The punk/new-wave icon admits he’s never been certain about his guitar playing, although he’s proud of the legacy he’s left in music – and he’s not finished yet

How Rik Emmett tackled the Triumph reunion tour, with added Phil X

By Andrew Daly Published 14 July 26

Speaking ahead of their dates earlier this year, Emmett discussed how the group had defied the odds – and his own statements to the contrary – to reunite and hit the road

Courtney Love refused to turn Celebrity Skin into “a grieving widow’s memoir” – but she paid tribute with the gear she played

By Janelle Borg Published 14 July 26

With Celebrity Skin, Love shifted Hole's musical direction and created their final opus, in the midst of great tragedy