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Jeff Buckley, Noel Gallagher, Dave Murray and Melissa Etheridge
Iron Maiden, Oasis, Jeff Buckley and Melissa Etheridge lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominations

By Matt Owen Published

Billy Idol, INXS, Joy Division and Shakira are also up for induction

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Guitar shop
One of Scotland’s most popular guitar retailers set to return under new ownership

By Matt Owen Published

Kenny's Music closed its doors in later 2025 despite strong sales stats, against a bleak backdrop for brick-and-mortar guitar stores

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Analog Man King of Tone pedal
The maker of the cult classic King of Tone pedal is thinking of hanging up his soldering iron

By Phil Weller Published

Analog Man founder Mike Piera is facing an uncertain future amid increasingly unpredictable manufacturing costs

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A silhouetted guitar player with a stage light in the background. Photographed directly into the light to create flare
I've spent 20 years as a touring guitarist. The live industry is broken – now it’s breaking musicians too

By Glen Phillips Published

When an average gigging life includes permanent damage to financial, physical and mental wellbeing, it’s time to re-evaluate what the business is doing to the people who stand on stage

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Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards perform onstage during 'STONES TOUR '24 HACKNEY DIAMONDS' at Met Life Stadium on May 23, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Rolling Stones guitar tech on the secrets behind their onstage sound

By Amit Sharma Published

Ryan Bullington has teched with everyone from the Stones to Paul McCartney and Keith Urban. He shares the joy of playing instruments he could never afford, the best amp he’s ever heard, and the invention that’s saved him years of pain

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Post Malone, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, Slash and Andrew Watt perform during the Ozzy Osbourne tribute at The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, broadcasting live Sunday, February 1, 2026 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+
Guitar at the Grammys 2026 – Slash and Andrew Watt pay tribute to Ozzy, Bruno Mars takes a solo, but Brent Hinds excluded from In Memoriam segment

By Janelle Borg Published

Guitar acts and guitar-driven records won big at music’s biggest night, across myriad different genres

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Andy Powers
How Taylor is building quality acoustic guitars in the face of tariffs and uncertainty

By Janelle Borg Published

As the guitar industry faces mounting pressure, Taylor Guitars CEO Andy Powers reveals how the company is grappling with these challenges

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Tokai Guitars 2026
Cult Japanese brand Tokai Guitars returns to the US following distribution deal

By Phil Weller Published

The one-time 'lawsuit era' brand has become a cult favorite on the used market – now its new builds are coming back to the US shores

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Harley Benton Mosrites Guitars
Harley Benton closes its official U.S. Reverb store following tariff uncertainties

By Janelle Borg Published

The European budget-friendly brand, owned by giant German retailer Thomann, opened its own Reverb store in October 2024

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Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars poses with a Les Paul at his legendary Tarzana, California guitar store.
“It's the most iconic guitar shop in the world”: Norman’s Rare Guitars acquired

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The acquisition includes the 1,000+ guitars currently housed at the store, along with proprietor Norman Harris’ personal and private collection

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