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Vinnie Moore
Vinnie Moore: “The SG is a recent discovery of mine – I can’t believe I’ve never owned one. I didn’t realize how cool they were”

By Mark McStea Published

The shred maestro talks getting vocals on new solo album Double Exposure, his newfound love of Epiphone SGs and the future of UFO

Electric Guitars
Michael Schenker
How to play rock guitar like the legendary Michael Schenker

By Martin Cooper Published

Schenker's pyrotechnic style lit up albums from UFO, Scorpions and MSG, and this lesson takes you inside his rhythm and lead approaches. Two-tone Flying V optional, attitude essential

Lessons
Vinnie Moore interview
Vinnie Moore says Eddie Van Halen inspired him to take a chisel to his Strat

By Matt Parker Published

“That didn't go very well – at all,” says the affable virtuoso, reminding us all that oftentimes retro-fitting a Floyd is best left to the professionals, especially when you're just starting out

Guitarists
UFO onstage in 2019
Hard-rock heroes UFO schedule their last-ever show and promise “it’ll be a worthy finale”

By Matt Parker Published

The iconic outfit set a date for their live retirement in October 2022

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Yngwie Malmsteen
Yngwie Malmsteen missed out on a spot with Kiss because he gave his height as a metric measurement

By Matt Owen Published

The Swedish speed demon reveals he was also offered gigs with UFO, David Lee Roth and Ozzy Osbourne, and addresses murmurs that he came close to joining Deep Purple

Guitarists
Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker: “Doctor Doctor was the sound of me developing. You can hear it in the vibrato... I was always fascinated by vibrato“

By Amit Sharma Published

As Schenker reveals the secrets of his unique style, his message is simple: “Be yourself. Don’t try to be anybody else”

Guitarists
English Rock band UFO perform live on stage in Oxford, England in January 1980. Left to right: bassist Pete Way and guitarist Paul Chapman.
Founding UFO bassist Pete Way dies aged 69

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

The UFO and Waysted bass player had sustained life-threatening injuries two months ago

Bassists
Neil Carter, Phil Mogg and Paul Chapman of UFO perform on stage at The Reading Festival on August 23rd, 1980 in Reading, Berkshire, England.
Former UFO guitarist Paul Chapman dies aged 66

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Phil Campbell and Rudy Sarzo pay tribute

Guitarists
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Michael Schenker: "Rudolf doesn’t have much talent as a guitarist - I needed to pave the path for him. I’m saying that with an open heart"

By Mark McStea Published

Whether he’s talking about the Scorpions, UFO, his new album or the 'distortion of his image', the German guitar legend is as candid as ever

Guitarists
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Joe Bonamassa finally reveals how many guitars and amps are in his mammoth collection

By Richard Bienstock Published

And how he nearly joined UFO as a teenager

Guitarists
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