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The Beaches in action
How The Beaches sneaked up on the world, won seven Junos and opened for the Rolling Stones

By Naomi Baker Published

The Canadian band only achieved global awareness after leaving their major label. But they understand the value of their awards and acclaim

Bands
John Paul Jones, John Bonham and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin perform live on stage at Gladsaxe Teen Club, Copenhagen, Denmark, 15th March 1969.
Test your John Paul Jones knowledge with our quiz

By Nick Wells Published

From iconic Led Zeppelin basslines to his work beyond the band, how well do you really know one of rock’s most versatile musicians?

Bassists
Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards share a moment during a Rolling Stones show in 2024, with drummer Steve Jordan holding it down in the background.
Ronnie Wood says Keith Richards wants the Rolling Stones to take a break from touring

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Ronnie Wood is on tour right now in South America but says his Stones colleague wants some time off from the road – for now

Guitarists
Left–Guitarist Joe Satriani performs on stage at the World Music Theater in Tinley Park, Illinois, September 3, 1998; Mick Jagger performs at Oakland Coliseum on October 28, 1994 in Oakland California
How Mick Jagger very nearly ended up on a Joe Satriani record – before Satch deleted his performance

By Janelle Borg Published

From the Archive Jagger was supposed to play harmonica on Satriani's sixth studio album, but his takes ended up being replaced

From the Archive
American rock musician Nils Lofgren and the Rolling Stones performing in 1975
When Nils Lofgren tried to join the Rolling Stones

By Phil Weller Published

From The Archive Lofgren almost flew out to audition after Mick Taylor’s eventual successor put him in touch with the Stones

From The Archive
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones onstage on the Bridges to Babylon Tour in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois
The Canadian musician who co-wrote a Rolling Stones song without realizing it

By Phil Weller Published

k.d. lang collaborator and lifelong Stones fan Ben Mink says the unexpected co-credit fulfilled a childhood dream – sort of

Guitarists
Eastwood Micawber five-string Tele and Keith Richards, the inspiration for the guitar
Eastwood debuts the Micawber, a Keith Richards-inspired Tele-type factory-fitted with five strings

By Phil Weller Published

The Rolling Stones guitarist famously deems the sixth string unnecessary when churning out open G riffs. Eastwood has built the Micawber with that in mind

Electric Guitars
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform live on stage during the 'No Filter' tour at The London Stadium on May 25, 2018 in London, England
Mick Jagger on how his guitar playing adds another element to the Rolling Stones

By Phil Weller Published

The legendary frontman is behind more guitar riffs on the new Stones record than most would assume

Guitarists
The Rolling Stones perform at the Boston Garden. Bill Wyman on bass. Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones.
How a revolutionary amp nearly derailed the Rolling Stones’ 1969 US tour

By Nick Wells Published

The Stones bet big on Ampeg’s all-new SVT. And the gamble paid off… until one night it didn't

Bassists
Jimi Hendrix playing a Fender Stratocaster guitar, while performing live onstage, 1968
Inside the chaotic sessions that produced Jimi Hendrix's classic rendition of All Along the Watchtower

By Janelle Borg Published

Recorded in London and New York, Hendrix's version of the Bob Dylan track would become the Experience's best-selling single – but it took many takes to get there

Guitarists
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