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Inside Johnny Marr's blockbuster guitar contributions to Inception
Inception composer Hans Zimmer said that the moment he landed on a guitar part for one of the movie's pivotal instrumental themes, “I knew who I was writing for”
How Victor Wooten created one of the most groundbreaking bass albums ever recorded – and won over Anthony Jackson
Victor Wooten looks back on his debut release, which attained cult status through word-of-mouth and bootlegging way before it was ever on sale
Robert Plant bassist Viktor Krauss on the genius of the legendary frontman – and the inspiration he gets from his sister Alison
Few bassists can match the pedigree of Viktor Krauss, thanks to his session work with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, Robert Plant, James Taylor and just about everyone else
The strange guitar journey of Devo’s Bob Mothersbaugh
Why the Akron, OH, new wave legends are like the band on the Titanic – and totally OK with playing until they drop
How the Maestro PS-1 Phase Shifter changed the face of popular music – but it sure was bulky
Tom Oberheim’s ingenious device fast became a studio essential upon its launch in 1971
Bentley Anderson is imagining a strange new future for guitar music
The underground NYC guitarist leans into his strengths on new album Valence – and those strengths involve making a whole lotta glorious, trance-inducing noise
Mike Campbell on finding purpose in The Dirty Knobs, and why we should listen to what our guitars are telling us
With a title track inspired by Brian Wilson, Mission of Mercy is the sound of Campbell piecing his heart – and ours – back together again
How Michael Anthony went from playing backyard parties to sellout crowds with Van Halen
From humble beginnings to one of rock’s biggest bands, Michael Anthony revisits the defining moments of his Van Halen story
