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The life and times of Rick Derringer, the all-American guitar hero
By Andy Aledort published
He was a teen guitar idol with a number one. He played with Johnny Winter, deconstructed Michael Jackson and wrote Hulk Hogan's anthem. He was Rick Derringer, the one and only

“Proof that semi-hollows can rock as hard as the clichés”: Gretsch Professional Broadkaster LX review
By Dave Burrluck published
The Broadkaster is back on the air, this time with a number of modernized features to make this a contemporary, high-performance semi-hollow rocker

Zakk Wylde on the miracle of his ‘Grail’ Les Paul and the three most important guitars in his life
By Mark McStea published
The longtime Ozzy guitarist and Black Label Society frontman on why you should hold onto your childhood gear, how he got into Les Pauls and active pickups, and the making of his iconic Grail

“Something a little different, with vibey and diverse sounds for not a lot of money”: Vintage REVO Galactica and Astrostar review
By Dave Burrluck published
Revisiting guitars of yesteryear, the REVO models continue to move Vintage away from slavish repros to inspired retro champions for not a lot of money. Let’s hop in that time machine and take a look

Rhythm guitar master Cory Wong shares his secrets to perfect pick-hand timing
By Cory Wong published
Cory Wong's strumming boot camp will sharpen those rhythm instincts

Carlos Santana on soul singer phrasing, the spiritual essence of playing and “visitations” from B.B. King, Miles Davis and SRV
By Amit Sharma published
Single-cuts are like merlot, solos are like grapefruit… the inimitable, peerless Carlos Santana shares stories from his legendary career and insights from the cosmos

Billy Corgan and Kiki Wong on the guitar chemistry behind Smashing Pumpkins’ new era
By Joe Bosso published
How bonding over Dimebag Darrell and dressing like “Rob Halford's cousin” helped turn Wong into a Pumpkin overnight

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal on the magic of the guitar instrumental and the letter a man name Guthrie sent him
By Andrew Daly published
The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist's new solo album features Brian May, Steve Vai and Guthrie Govan – and, yes, it does not disappoint

Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols’ legacy, their ill-fated second guitarist auditions and how a new singer has rejuvenated the band
By Andrew Daly published
Original Sex Pistols Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook are about to kick off a rare U.S. tour with 41-year-old Frank Carter on vocals. And Jones is finally enjoying himself
![The Voidz perform live on Jimmy Fallon in October 2024: [from left] Amir Yaghmai, Julian Casablancas and Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RJQhcs7LQmsMefG5v9TaYf.jpg)
Meet the virtuoso ax-slingers from the Voidz – Strokes singer Julian Casablancas’ inventive other band
By Adriana Toma published
Amir Yaghmai and Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter on how Julian Casablancas’ high standards and vision for the Voidz is letting them stretch out and express themselves – hand fatigue be damned
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