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How Tesla's Frank Hannon rediscovered his love of recording by making an album entirely on his phone
By Jimmy Leslie published
Recovering from loss and chased out of his home by hurricanes, Frank Hannon tracked his new album with just his smartphone and a portable microphone

Sounchecks, warm-ups and going to bed at 5am: How Ben Harper survives touring
By Jimmy Leslie published
Sounchecks, warm-ups and going to bed at 5am: How Ben Harper survives touring

Bob Daisley reflects on Ozzy Osbourne's greatest decade
By Andrew Daly last updated
From assisting with band lineups to writing and producing, Bob Daisley was a key part of the singer’s first solo era

Randy Rhoads’ constant practice drove Ozzy crazy. The solution? A tiny pedalboard designed to please them both
By Christopher Scapelliti published
A unique feature were the "Ozzy Jacks," added at the singer's insistence

David Gilmour reveals the impact of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix on his signature guitar style
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Gilmour says that as a young guitarist he worked out blues solos by Clapton, Hendrix and Howlin' Wolf that later informed his playing with Pink Floyd

John Mayall recalls Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor in Guitar Player's December 1970 issue
By Fred Stuckey published
We remember John Mayall on the first anniversary of the blues legend's death with a classic interview from our vault

Pete Townshend on his desperate search for the guitar behind the Who’s status as rock legends
By Christopher Scapelliti published

Eddie Van Halen could play this Who album note for note says Michael Anthony
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Eddie wasn't alone in his appreciation for the disc. Joe Satriani called it his number-one life-changing album
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