Live concerts and festivals may not come back until late-2021 By Richard Bienstock published 14 April 20 “I think those things will be the last to return,” says healthcare expert Zeke Emanuel
D’Addario is producing face shields made from its Evans G2 drumheads to help fight coronavirus By Richard Bienstock published 14 April 20 The company plans to manufacture 100,000 shields per week
Davie504 just bought every bass he can find and is giving them all away on YouTube By Richard Bienstock published 14 April 20 “Everybody’s forced to stay home and this can be extremely tough,” says the YouTuber. “But luckily I am here to save you”
The Doors’ Robby Krieger offers a quarantine video lesson of his own with a Roadhouse Blues instructional from his home studio By Richard Bienstock published 13 April 20 Krieger promises more clips, including Spanish Caravan and Moonlight Drive
Johnny Marr has been demonstrating how to play Smiths classics on Instagram during the coronavirus pandemic By Richard Bienstock published 10 April 20 “I can’t promise it’ll be earth-shatteringly fascinating, but I’ll do my best,” he says
Brian May jams with Alex Skolnick, Bumblefoot and Stu Hamm as an all-star line-up takes on the Hammer to Fall Challenge By Richard Bienstock published 9 April 20 Witness Halestorm drummer Arejay Hale play along on the, um, garbage cans
Furch Guitars is offering a virtual guided tour of its Czech Republic-based factory By Richard Bienstock published 8 April 20 CEO Petr Furch will demonstrate how the company builds guitars, answer viewer questions
Paul Stanley plays Kiss Klassics from home during self-quarantine: "It's me and you hanging out" By Richard Bienstock published 8 April 20 Watch the Kiss man riff on Makin’ Love, Got to Choose and more
John Prine, songwriting icon, dies aged 73 from coronavirus complications By Michael Astley-Brown published 8 April 20 Bruce Springsteen hails folk and country singer-songwriter as “a true national treasure and a songwriter for the ages”
Tony Iommi auctions autographed Epiphone SG to benefit Birmingham hospital charity during coronavirus pandemic By Richard Bienstock published 7 April 20 There’s also a right-handed version, previously played by Brian May, if the winner so desires
Jazz guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli dies aged 94 after testing positive for coronavirus By Richard Bienstock published 6 April 20 The seven-string guitar pioneer was a prolific performer and session musician, playing for presidents and alongside artists like Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra
Guitar case company Gator is making music-themed masks and filters for those in need By Richard Bienstock published 3 April 20 Masks are machine washable and reusable, with a pocket for replaceable filters
Martin launches Jam In Place Facebook series to help artists “spend some quality time with fans from the comfort and safety of their homes” By Richard Bienstock published 3 April 20 Musicians including John Oates, Chris Carrabba and more will perform three-song acoustic sets and talk about their Martin guitars
Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger dies aged 52 from coronavirus By Richard Bienstock published 2 April 20 The songwriter and bassist was also an award-winning composer for film, television and theater
Adam Sandler jams with Conan O’Brien, rips the Stairway to Heaven solo on a video-chat episode of Conan By Richard Bienstock published 1 April 20 The actor also revisited his Opera Man character in tribute to Italy's battle against coronavirus
Steve Vai to talk guitars, music and “esoteric life principles” in two weekly Facebook Live series By Richard Bienstock published 31 March 20 “It seems the world lockdown situation was the right time,” says Vai about the Q&A sessions
John Prine hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms By Richard Bienstock and Jackson Maxwell published 30 March 20 Though initially in critical condition over the weekend, Prine's condition has since reportedly stabilized
Country music hitmaker Joe Diffie dies aged 61 from coronavirus complications By Richard Bienstock published 30 March 20 The Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member scored a string of number one singles in the 1990s
The Music Industries Association: your local music shop needs your support By Sam Roche published 27 March 20 Your local music store isn't closed, it's just moved online - and they need your help, says industry body
Sick Riffs: Will Knaak teaches you the delay-driven licks of Blue October's Italian Radio By Sam Roche published 26 March 20 Inspired by EVH and U2's The Edge, this passage will keep you occupied for a few hours...