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Jeff Beck’s iconic Oxblood Les Paul made history as the most expensive LP to sell at auction – and now it’s been revived as an Epiphone signature model
By Matt Owen published
The legendary 1954 LP starred alongside Beck for much of his career and sold for more than $1 million at auction. Now, Epiphone has launched a $1,200 replica

A 15-year-old guitarist was brought onstage by Yungblud to riff in front of 30,000 people – and it was only the second time he’d played live
By Phil Weller published
The aspiring rocker seized his moment and absolutely nailed his time in the spotlight

Justus West reveals what first got him hooked on the instrument
By Janelle Borg published
The in-demand session player lent his guitar chops to one of last year’s most anticipated releases

Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement
By Phil Weller published
The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s

Wrecking Crew director responds to Carol Kaye’s criticisms of the film
By Phil Weller published
The esteemed session player recently rejected an invitation to her induction ceremony

Tyler Bryant invites a fan onstage and shreds the roof off after a mighty mid-song guitar transfer
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist made a 300-mile journey to the show and ended the night on stage with his hero

Mark Knopfler recorded this solo on a cheap guitar – but it’s still his favorite
By Phil Weller published
One iconic cut from his solo work sticks out for the right reasons, Knopfler believes

Patrick Walden, Babyshambles guitarist, dies aged 46
By Phil Weller published
He helped re-launch Pete Doherty’s post-Libertines career, and co-wrote a string of hits on their debut album
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