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John Fogerty on the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit he wrote in 20 minutes to save his career
By Phil Weller published
Written amid a volatile political backdrop, the song remains just as relevant today as it was decades ago

“It’s like a fossil in a tar pit.” Brad Paisley reveals the unbelievable discovery hiding inside his 1968 Fender Telecaster
By Phil Weller published
Fender’s late-’60s wallpaper finishes were widely considered a commercial flop, causing owners to paint over them in droves. Decades later, a routine finish-stripping session by a master luthier shocked the gear world—and completely redefined the value of a "bad paint job."

Tommy Lee recalls Mötley Crüe and Ozzy's notorious 1984 tour, which ended with the singer's onstage breakdown
By Phil Weller published
Jake E. Lee and Mick Mars almost came to blows as well when Ozzy and Mötley Crüe hit the road together in 1984

“I think it sounds lousy.” Mick Jagger says he isn’t a fan of the Rolling Stones’ most celebrated album
By Phil Weller published
Though the record classic is now hailed as a masterpiece, Jagger calls it one of his least-favorite albums and blames the disorder that surrounded its creation

Simon McBride explains why some Deep Purple guitar parts are untouchable
By Phil Weller published
Despite being told not to imitate Ritchie Blackmore or Steve Morse, the Deep Purple guitarist says classics like “Highway Star” demand a different approach.

Phoebe Bridgers reveals how a gruesome gardening accident made her a more inventive guitar player
By Phil Weller published
An afternoon in her garden had huge impact on her relationship with the guitar

“We had two kinds of blues: one that was forbidden, and one that wasn’t.” James “Blood” Ulmer, guitarist who redefined blues through free jazz and harmolodic theory, dies at 86
By Christopher Scapelliti published
From rural South Carolina to Ornette Coleman’s circle, he built a guitar style that defied categorization and influenced generations.

“Chuck Berry, he wrote the lyrics, baby!” Inside Bruce Springsteen’s star-studded 250th anniversary jam
By Robert Dye published
Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark Jr. and an army of guitar legends joined the Boss for a historic, multi-night concert honoring the songs that shaped America.
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