Latest articles by Damian Fanelli
Watch George Lynch's pre-Dokken band, Xciter, rock Hollywood in 1979
Grover Jackson-era Charvel in hand, a young George Lynch wows a small Hollywood audience
You're out! 6 songs with out-of-tune guitar or bass parts
Out-of-tune guitars and basses add a touch of charm to these recordings
Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler perform Cocaine in 1988
An inspired, guest-star filled performance
Stevie Ray Vaughan Wakes Up and Warms Up: Incredible 1986 Soundcheck
It's annoyingly insane how incredible SRV could be at the drop of a hat—or at the ring of a bedside alarm clock.
Allan Holdsworth's 10 Most Useful Scales
Sit back and get a comprehensive lesson in scales from the great Allan Holdsworth.
Buddy Guy Plays "Mary Had a Little Lamb" with Jack Bruce and Buddy Miles in 1969
What would Buddy Guy sound like if he were backed by members of Cream and Jimi Hendrix's band? The answer is, of course, very, very awesome.
Staged Fight: That Time Slash's Eternal Guitar Solo "Upset" Michael Jackson
Remember the time Slash overstayed his welcome during a live appearance with Michael Jackson? We didn't either.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Plays "The Sky Is Crying" at an Austin Club in 1980
A young, unknown "Stevie Vaughan"—Number One Strat in hand—wows a small Austin audience.
Paul McCartney Rocks: Laurence Juber Recalls Wings' Rough-and-Tumble Final Album, 'Back to the Egg'
In 1979, the man who wrote "Silly Love Songs" decided to break out the rock and roll (and a few love songs).
AC/DC Play at an Australian High School in 1976
A pre-fame AC/DC rock out in an Australian high school.
Metallica, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck Jam at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009
James Hetfield, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page—together on the same stage.
Alter Bridge Premiere New Music Video, "Wouldn't You Rather"
The track, which highlights Mark Tremonti's furious fretwork, is the first official taste of the band's new album, 'Walk the Sky.'
Watch Paul Riario Tune a Guitar In Under 60 Seconds
Our Tech Editor tunes a guitar twice—in under 60 seconds!
Saul Premiere "Brother" Playthrough Video
The poignant track is from 'Aeons,' the indie band's new five-song EP.
David Gilmour and Jeff Beck Play "Jerusalem" and "Hi Ho Silver Lining" in 2009
Two Strat masters share the stage.
Submit Your Questions for Pixies Guitarist Joey Santiago!
Round up your best and brightest questions and send them our way, people.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Shows How He Plays "Rude Mood," "Superstition" and "Hideaway"
Number One Strat in hand, Stevie Ray Vaughan himself demonstrates how to play some classics.
A brief introduction to spaghetti western guitar – with tab!
This tasty genre is fun to play, easy on the ears, miles off the beaten path and charmingly weird
David Gilmour's Guitars Shatter Records at Auction
The Pink Floyd legend's iconic Black Strat takes in an unbelievable $3,975,000.
Angus Young Shows How He Coaxes "Rude Noises" Out of His Guitar
Angus demonstrates how he gets "effects" without using pedals, including "rude noises," and siren and rifle sounds.
Paul McCartney and David Gilmour Rock a Beatles Classic at the Cavern Club
Sir Paul gets a little help from a famous friend at the Cavern Club.
Sonny Landreth's Ultimate Slide Guitar Lesson
Louisiana slide-guitar guru Sonny Landreth demonstrates his incredible (but unconventional) slide techniques.
That Time Guns N' Roses, Jim Carrey and Clint Eastwood Converged
How the 1988 film 'The Dead Pool' brought Clint Eastwood, Jim Carrey and... Guns N' Roses together.
