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Jake E. Lee shares his craziest Ozzy Osbourne story and reflects on the guitar genius of Tony Iommi
By Phil Weller published
After being shot multiple times last year, the guitarist battled adversity to help Black Sabbath bow out in style at Back to the Beginning

Mark Knopfler says it's “awkward” to be called a guitar god and tells who deserves the title
By Phil Weller published
He says he’s “gotten away with murder” across his career and points to the true unsung heroes of the guitar scene

One of my favorite sub-$500 guitars just dropped to an even sweeter price with $136 off – here’s why I think it's the ultimate affordable workhorse
By Matt McCracken published
I didn’t think this Squier Tele could get any better for the price, then Guitar Center knocked 27% off for Prime Day

I wish beginner guitars had been this good when I was learning to play – Amazon has slashed Squier Debut Strats and Teles, starting at only $110 for Prime Day
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender’s ultra-affordable Strat and Tele – exclusively on Amazon – just got a sweet 19% price chop this Prime Day

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: Get all the best Prime Day deals on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more
By Chris Barnes last updated
Prime Day 2025 has officially arrived, and we've got all the best deals on guitar-related gear in one place

“I was five years old and I was obsessed with Slash.” 10-year-old shredder Bay Melnick Virgolino blows away America’s Got Talent judges and audience with spot-on cover of Lenny Kravitz's “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
By Elizabeth Swann published
The young guitarist has serious chops — and has numerous performances under his belt

The reunited Alice Cooper group needed a guitarist as unique as the late Glen Buxton. Enter Gyasi
By Gary Graff published
Says producer Bob Ezrin, “We have an Alice Cooper group, not with Glen Buxton but with somebody who honors him and brings his own style and ideas to the music"

Dave Davies names the guitarist who defined rock in the 1970s, and picks the song that proves it
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Davies is a harsh critic when it comes to guitar. But one player astonished him with his tone, technique and talent for melody
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