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Billy Gibbons played “Purple Haze” onstage while opening for Jimi Hendrix
By Phil Weller published
The Moving Sidewalks took a gamble by covering Hendrix songs in front of the guitar icon himself. His reaction launched a friendship that lasted until his death

Joe Satriani reveals David Lee Roth wanted him in a Van Halen band in the ’90s
By Phil Weller published
Years before the ill-fated post-Eddie Van Halen tribute tour, Roth approached Satriani with a very different proposal: a band dedicated to Van Halen's music while Eddie was still on the road.

Prime Day guitar deals 2026: the sale is live with masses of gear savings
By Chris Barnes last updated
Cut through the noise of Amazon's big sale to get to the price drops on guitars, amps, pedals, and more, guided by Guitar Player's gear experts

Thomann sues Fender over S-style cease-and-desist to take on fight for smaller manufacturers
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The retailer says it is stepping in on behalf of makers as Fender seeks to enforce copyright claims tied to the Stratocaster body shape.

Micky Dolenz on the worst tour match-up in rock history: the time Jimi Hendrix opened for the Monkees
By Gary Graff published
The singer says he’s “the one to blame for that little bit of insane rock and roll trivia”

Stewart Copeland on why he and Sting are still friends despite a $2 million royalties lawsuit
By Phil Weller published
Copeland says he and Sting still talk regularly — and have finally figured out how to keep the peace

Billy Gibbons called Norman’s Rare Guitars looking for a young musician he'd seen online in the shop’s videos
By Phil Weller published
Norman Harris says giving back is important. Through the store's hugely popular videos, he's helped emerging players find audiences — and in some cases launch careers, including Marcus King’s

Gregg Allman said he spent his life trying to impress his brother, Duane
By Phil Weller published
A new documentary uncovers the intense sibling dynamic that fueled the group’s rise — from fighting over a guitar to reaching rock stardom
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