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By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The drummer recalls how a shopping spree at Manny’s Music put Roland Space Echoes in all three Police members’ rigs — and how he discovered an unexpected way to use one on his snare drum

By Elizabeth Swann Published
The 81-year-old singer previously discussed the possibility of retirement as his eyesight deteriorated. The band has yet to reveal details of his condition

By Joe Matera Published
Fifty years on, Ackerman reflects on discovering Hedges, championing a generation of groundbreaking players and building an influential instrumental music label

By Phil Weller Published
Di Meola was just 17 when he played a drug-induced gig that would change the course of his career

By Gary Graff Published
The former Dire Straits guitarist told us why he moved away from the plectrum but still regards the pick as “a superior thing”

By Elizabeth Swann Published
The Judas Priest frontman never expected to meet his longtime idol, let alone have her fuss over his facial hair. Their unlikely encounter eventually led to a duet on Parton's Rockstar album.

By Gary Graff Published
The L7 frontwoman looks back on 40 years of punk-metal grit, unreleased vault tracks — and why gender was never the point.

By Elizabeth Swann Published
The pixel-art Stratocaster and Telecaster feature fluorescent pickguards, Poké Ball inlays and a built-in 8-bit sound effect. Both are available by lottery only.

By Phil Weller Published
Worried his pot dealer would get busted without a legitimate occupation, Hendrix pointed Shep Gordon toward Cooper's struggling band. More than five decades later, they're still working together.
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