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Ritchie Blackmore on his backstage encounters with Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
The former Deep Purple guitarist says Van Halen was a “humble” player who “always used to underestimate himself”

How Joe Walsh brought friendly competition — and a little hotel-room chaos — to the Eagles
By Phil Weller published
His arrival marked the formation of the band's most sucessful line-up, but his offstage antics got them barred from some of their favorite hotels

Nuno Bettencourt says he’s just discovered a generational talent
By Phil Weller published
The Extreme man has shared a series of his videos on Instagram, which he says have “stopped me in my tracks”

Earl Slick on his first gig with David Bowie, filling Mick Ronson’s shoes — and why making ‘Station to Station’ was “every man for himself”
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is set to honor the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s passing this November, leading him to reflect on his first tenure in the band

Steve Lukather tears up remembering how his dad gave up a new car to buy him his first good guitar
By Phil Weller published
The future Toto guitarist got the instrument he’d dreamed of thanks to his father’s major sacrifice

Win tickets to an all-star tribute to David Lindley led by Papa Mali and Wally Ingram in New Orleans
By Jimmy Leslie published
Guitar Player Presents an all-star cast at Papa Mali’s New Orleans birthday bash. It’s a special Jazz Fest after party at Chickie Wah Wah on Sunday, May 3

Ritchie Blackmore explains how Jeff Beck “cheated” — and set the tone for a generation of players to follow
By Phil Weller published
The former Deep Purple man hasn’t always had kind words to say about his peers, but this legend was on another level in his book

Bruce Springsteen celebrates the Doors, the E Street Band, Patti Smith and others at the American Music Honors
By Robert Dye published
Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt and Doors drummer John Densmore perform “Light My Fire” as others are honored at the Springsteen Center’s annual event
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