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Steely Dan’s Denny Dias says his iconic Do It Again electric sitar solo was recorded on a lousy rental model
By Phil Weller published
The former Steely Dan guitarist was required to borrow a Danelectro/Coral electric sitar for the job – but he was less than impressed

Rick Beato weighs in on the Giacomo Turra controversy – and discusses their ill-fated collaboration
By Matt Owen published
Turra was accused of plagiarizing other player's songs for his own content earlier this year

How a Beatle helped Hans Zimmer conquer his stage fright with some priceless advice
By Janelle Borg published
Turns out even a film composer extraordinaire needs a little help from his friends…

Willow Smith reveals the unassuming album – and actor – that inspired her to pick up the guitar
By Janelle Borg published
The actor's sole studio album to date – which takes a very DIY and low-key approach – captured Smith's imagination, so much so that she decided to fully dive deep into all things guitars

Hans Zimmer on the time he unwittingly gave Jeff Beck a guitar lesson
By Phil Weller published
The pair were working on a film score together when the composer found himself showing the world’s “most inventive” player a thing or two on the guitar

Rick Beato names the Chappell Roan mega-hit that’s ushered in a new age of guitar solos
By Phil Weller published
Beato has heaped praise on one of Roan’s most popular tracks, which might be turning the tides back in the favor of guitar solos in pop music

Al Di Meola reveals why guitarists should focus on their feet to develop a great sense of rhythm
By Janelle Borg published
The fusion virtuoso discusses why the foot is key to anchoring a great sense of rhythm in any guitar player

Robby Krieger sets the record straight on how a Doors classic was really written – and what the controversial movie got wrong
By Janelle Borg published
Oliver Stone's 1991 movie The Doors was panned for its historical inaccuracy – and Krieger is now clarifying how the band's songwriting process actually played out
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