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After being pulled from the wreckage of a car crash, John Sykes ran back to his burning vehicle to save his beloved '76 Les Paul
By Jackson Maxwell published
What would ~you~ do for your favorite guitar?

Matteo Mancuso has become one of the hottest guitar talents on the planet – now he’s finally announced his first headline US tour
By Phil Weller published
The generational guitar player will be heading out on his first extended run of headline dates in the US and Canada this year

Michael Hurley, guitarist and singer/songwriter known as the ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ dies at 83
By Jackson Maxwell published
Influential to a number of alt-rock luminaries, Hurley's songs were covered by the likes of Cat Power

Norman's Rare Guitars has unearthed another future blues great
By Phil Weller published
The vintage guitar dealer has once again put the spotlight on young Charlotte Milstein, who paid homage to a number of blues greats during the jam

Mike McCready stole his Alive solo from Kiss – but Ace Frehley had already stolen it from another legendary classic rock band
By Phil Weller published
The revelation comes from Gene Simmons, who sees no problem in bands taking inspiration – and lifting ideas – from others

Larkin Poe's Rebecca Lovell explains her “hunt and peck” approach to guitar solos – and how scales can make all the difference
By Janelle Borg published
The blues-rocker reveals her soloing goals – and they could help you hone your own leads

Clapton, Waters, Satriani and me – Andy Fairweather Low on his greatest collaborations and finally taking center stage
By Neville Marten published
As pop idol, hit-making solo artist, and with the most star-studded CV of any sideman, the affable Welshman offers up his latest release, The Invisible Bluesman, and reflects on his storied career

Celebrated jazz guitarist George Freeman, best known for his work with Charlie Parker and Gene Ammons, has died aged 97
By Janelle Borg published
Freeman was a staple of Chicago's jazz music scene – and played with contemporaries including Gene Ammons and Groove Holmes
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