Prince

The pair coincidentally crossed paths at a Citizens Band show, and the conversation quickly turned to the guitar

Vai, who instead jammed with Prince band members Sonny T. and Michael Bland, also revealed that lost footage of the fateful night is out there somewhere

Reporters underwent a lengthy process to confirm their initial suspicions, after the film was discovered deep in the WCCO archive

If the resolution is successful, the medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC

The funk aficionado and his virtuosic band have recorded a set at Prince’s former home and studio

Prince heard and approved of McKee’s arrangement, which arrives alongside a new six-track covers EP, Symbol

This issue celebrates the past, present and future of the guitar's greatest players

While far from playable – it's in 3 pieces – auctioneer Gotta Have Rock and Roll estimates the Strat will fetch between $80,000 and $120,000