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“Bob Rock said, ‘Don’t worry, I’m gonna help you become a guitar hero.’ And he did!” Billy Duffy on how The Cult made their most challenging hit single
By Andrew Daly published
The guitar icon explains how tours with Billy Idol and Guns N' Roses shaped their 1989 hit, Fire Woman

Why Thin Lizzy’s Brian Robertson knew his stint in Motörhead was doomed
By Jonathan Horsley published
The flying Scotsman replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, and had a formidable rep as Thin Lizzy guitarist, but he soon found Motörhead were not quite his speed

“I’d seen pictures of Keith Richards playing it. I figured I’d try one out”: How Joe Perry found his ultimate slide guitar
By Andrew Daly published
And even better still, the Ampeg Dan Armstrong was see-through…

The life and times of John P. Hammond, the blues genius who inspired Bonnie Raitt and countless others
By Henry Yates published
The New Yorker will be remembered as a master of acoustic barrelhouse and an interpreter of Delta blues who performed like a man possessed

How Pat Smear surprised Dave Grohl and joined the Foo Fighters
By Jonathan Horsley published
These songs were absolutely not In Utero part II as Dave Grohl gamed-out his post-Nirvana musical future

Who's the most exciting up-and-coming guitar player?
By Jackson Maxwell published
Let us know who's got you optimistic about the future of the instrument

Ritchie Blackmore sets the record straight about his relationship with Jimmy Page
By Jonathan Horsley published
Blackmore says he has nothing but respect for the Led Zep guitarist

Devo’s Bob Mothersbaugh on accidental hits, audience provocations and the de-evolution of guitar
By Andrew Daly published
Devo's uncontrollable urge to make new noise sired a new-wave sound with a puckish punk energy. The ’70s wasn't ready for them. Are we not ready now?

Val McCallum’s accidental introduction to session work
By Andrew Daly published
He’s worked with Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, and others, but doesn’t regard himself as an in-demand studio guy. The gearhead lists some of his favorite tools, including a Tele Custom he didn’t expect to like
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