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Berton Averre on writing My Sharona – and why the Knack were never the next Beatles
My Sharona was the perfect pop-rock anthem, and as Averre reflects on the life and times of the Knack he admits he knew he had something special back then
The time Jimi Hendrix was knocked off his feet by Eddie Kramer’s tonal technique
Kramer looks back on borrowing from the Beatles... and that game-changing day at the studio that forever defined Hendrix's sound
Charles Spearin on how Broken Social Scene embrace “the ridiculousness” of everyone playing guitar
The multi-instrumentalist and indie lynchpin recalls his early gear, how BSS make sure every guitarist gets their say, and explains why Remember the Humans is deliberately difficult to work out
How Billy Strings’ guitar mentor approached the challenge of teaching the “monster” bluegrass player
Robb Cappelletto says the bluesgrass star was far from a novice when approached him, but still wanted to expand his knowledge
Dr. Hook’s enigmatic guitarist and vocalist, Dennis Locorriere, dead at 76
The hit-making songwriter had also worked with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis
Nate Amos on accidentally fooling Rick Beato with amp sims
Beato named the track one of his top songs of 2025
How Ozzy Osbourne pushed Gus G to change his guitar of choice
Gus G rocked up to the Ozzy gig with his Star guitar – a distinct stylistic departure from the guitars wielded by his predecessors
Ritchie Blackmore issues health update – and explains how he’ll get back to live gigs
The guitarist was forced to scrap touring plans last year, and ongoing health issues are forcing him to reconsider how and when he’ll return to the stage
