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Keith Richards opens up on how age and arthritis has changed his approach to playing
By Phil Weller Published
His digits aren’t what they used to be, but that’s not keeping Keef away from his beloved guitars

Keith Richards shares his response to the Sunset Strip shredders of the 1980s
By Matt Owen Published
Richards never had any interest in becoming a lead player – and the early innovators of the shred movement did not change his mind

Guitar expert reveals the guitars that could surpass the new auction record held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat
By Janelle Borg Published
Matthieu Lucas from Matt’s Guitar Shop in Paris gives Guitar World the lowdown on which guitars could likely break the Gilmour record one day

The Newman Torn and Frayed Edition might be the Rolling Stones-inspired T-type we’ve been dreaming of
By Dave Burrluck Published
With vibe and mojo off the charts, this UK boutique build is a stunning example of what a little imagination can do with when applied to Blackguard inspiration

Don Was on why Keith Richards shouldn't be underestimated
By Janelle Borg Published
Was first started working with the Stones in 1994 – and the partnership would continue for decades

Gibson pays tribute to Keith Richards’ 1960 ES-355 with 2 Collector’s Edition models
By Matt Owen Published
The guitar has played a starring role across countless Stones tours across the years

How Keith Richards wrote the iconic Satisfaction riff – without even realizing it
By Janelle Borg Published
Turns out, you can actually write bona fide hits in your sleep... at least, you can if you’re Keef

“Keith said he didn’t think he could commit”: The Rolling Stones reportedly cancel plans for 2026 tour
By Phil Weller Published
Reports have claimed plans for a UK and European tour have been shelved

How John Mayer and Bob Dylan producer Don Was first ended up working with the Rolling Stones
By Phil Weller Published
He’d been in the room mere minutes before finding himself at the center of a passionate Glimmer Twins debate

Danielle Haim on her guitarist-for-hire days with Julian Casablancas, I Quit energy and Haim’s historic Grammy nomination
By Janelle Borg Published
From their first gig at a Jewish deli to selling out arenas, Haim have been on quite a journey since their 2013 debut album – and made history as the first all-female band ever to be nominated in the Grammys’ Best Rock Album category
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