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Steven Van Zandt sidelined from Bruce Springsteen tour following emergency surgery
By Phil Weller published
The 74-year-old missed a recent show after experiencing shooting pains, and was rushed to the hospital the next day

Brian Ray on how he wowed Etta James at 18 and landed his gig with Paul McCartney – after auditioning at the Super Bowl
By Joe Bosso published
Brian Ray's career is like no other. As Paul McCartney's guitarist for over 20 years, he gives us a unique perspective on what it's like to play with a Beatle – and how it all started with the Monster Mash

Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Smokey Robinson join forces on their own rendition of a Motown classic at the 2025 American Music Honors
By Janelle Borg published
This year's honorees included guitarists Tom Morello, John Fogerty, Joe Ely and Emmylou Harris

Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen
By Janelle Borg published
Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity

Steven Van Zandt reflects on leaving Springsteen's E Street Band just before their breakthrough
By Janelle Borg published
During his initial tenure in the E Street band, Van Zandt was partially responsible for the iconic Born to Run guitar riff
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