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David Bowie on how he almost got former Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney back together in 1974
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Bowie and the ex-Beat;es discussed forming a trio at a time when Lennon was hungering to collaborate on music for the first time in years

John Fogerty on the Creedence Clearwater Revival single that predicted their downfall — and ultimately became their biggest hit
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Released in 1971, the tune has become the most streamed track in the group’s hit-heavy catalog

Chrissie Hynde on her unforgettable first meeting with Lemmy — and the one band he truly loved
By Phil Weller Published
Before he was shattering decibels with Motörhead, Lemmy was chasing Liverpudlian girls who were obsessed with the new band in town

Ritchie Blackmore recalls when George Harrison jammed with Deep Purple
By Phil Weller Published
Watch Harrison perform with the British hard rockers on an energetic version of Little Richard’s "Lucille" in 1984

EXCLUSIVE: Ritchie Blackmore reveals the story behind his emotional Deep Purple reunion: “I think we realized it could be the last time we see each other”
By Gary Graff Published
In a new Guitar Player interview, Blackmore describes the joy of his "Smoke on the Water" performance: “I was there to heal any wounds — but there weren’t any wounds”

Mark Knopfler on the guitarist who blew him away
By Phil Weller Published
The Dire Straits legend heard a blues guitarist moving beyond his influences and into something “really powerful”

Eric Clapton said he spent 30 years “meandering” back to the path he left in 1965
By Phil Weller Published
Clapton left Mayall’s band intending to pursue an even more hardcore form of the blues, only to spend the next three decades taking the long way back

“Can I state here that I hate the Police?” Ritchie Blackmore says the band helped bring Deep Purple back together
By Phil Weller Published
The guitarist saw a gap for Deep Purple’s earthy, aggressive rock at the height of the Police’s success

Joe Bonamassa and Martin announce two new Bonamassa signature acoustics
By Elizabeth Swann Published
Inspired by his treasured 1937 Martin 00-18 shade-top, the models include a handcrafted Nazareth-built model and a more accessible version produced at Martin's Navojoa, Mexico facility
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