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“I’m still looking for my original SG. If anyone out there knows anything about that, please call me. Seriously!” Robby Krieger is trying to track down his stolen Gibson SG Special used on Light My Fire and the Doors’ most iconic material
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist has repeated his call for help in tracking down –and buying back – the early-’60s Gibson SG Special and is asking players to look for the serial number

Watch Billy Gibbons perform with Joe Bonamassa and Robby Krieger at his recent birthday bash
By Matt Parker published
The ZZ Top man celebrated in the best way he knew – playing live with a group of friends

Watch Alex Lifeson and Robby Krieger join forces for 8-minute jam of Santana's Evil Ways
By Sam Roche last updated
The Rush and Doors guitarists traded smooth Latin-inspired classic rock leads at a recent benefit concert in California

Robby Krieger says Jim Morrison took acid before The Doors’ huge Hollywood Bowl show – and wound up examining a moth
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist and drummer John Densmore recalled the group’s live adventures and more in their recent chat with Rick Rubin

How to play psychedelic Mixolydian blues
By Richard Barrett published
This lesson demonstrates how modal approach to blues can open up your musical options, adding some Mixolydian folk spice in the style of Robby Krieger, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix

Slash, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, George Lynch, Dee Snider and more to feature on all-star Leslie West tribute album
By Jackson Maxwell published
Hear the album's first single – Wylde's loving, tough-as-nails interpretation of Mountain's Blood Of The Sun – now

The secrets behind Robby Krieger’s guitar tone on the Doors’ Light My Fire
By Chris Gill published
Throw away your pick, don't change your strings: the Doors’ biggest hit is a fingerstyle feast of chords that needs warmth and a little drive

The Doors guitar icon Robby Krieger announces first-ever memoir, Set The Night On Fire
By Matt Owen published
Krieger's upcoming literary offering will take a deep dive into his mythical career, and will feature never-before-told tales from The Doors' most pivotal years
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