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Eddie Van Halen was "a pretty complex person" says his longtime friend and biographer
By Phil Weller published
Steven Rosen had a 26-year friendship with the guitarist, whose personality was split between the guitar and the rest of his life, he says

Joe Satriani reveals the moment he realized vintage guitars aren't what they're cracked up to be
By Phil Weller published
Instead of focusing on unearthing obscure vintage gems, he’s been putting Ibanez’s luthiers through their paces

Robert Plant covers classic blues and modern indie on his upcoming album with his new band. Hear a preview from ‘Saving Grace’
By Elizabeth Swann published
Plant calls the album — which will be released September 26 and accompanied by a tour — “a songbook of the lost and found”

Mark Knopfler on the guitar he is “never without” — and the rock legend who gave it to him
By Phil Weller published
He may have sold off 123 of his guitars last year, but this once “sweat-pitted” axe was too good to part with

Joe Bonamassa on the playing advice he got from Leslie West 30 years ago — and how it's elevated his live performances
By Phil Weller published
It turns out the late guitarist gave similar advice to another blues-rocker who made it one of his essential tips for other players

Richie Sambora is recovering from a “gruesome” injury that required surgery to the former Bon Jovi guitarist's hand
By Elizabeth Swann published
Sambora, who turned 66 on July 11, celebrated his birthday by releasing a new song, "I Was Born to Rock"

Robert Fripp and King Crimson album announcement was premature says manager
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Jakko Jaszyk's comments last week about a new King Crimson album were premature says the band's manager

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: The official sale is over, but you can still find deals on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more – here's our top picks
By Chris Barnes last updated
Prime Day 2025 has ended, but there are still deals to be had on guitar-related gear. Grab them while you can

George Thorogood on his Live Aid performances with Bo Diddley and Albert Collins, and the two actors who made his day
By Gary Graff published
Enlisted at the last minute, Thorogood and the Destroyers brought along two special guests and turned in one of the day's best guitar performances

Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka says some of the riffs his brother rejected are getting a new life with his band Mirador
By Elizabeth Swann published
Kiszka formed Mirador in 2024 with Chris Turpin of Ida Mae and reportedly plans to have the group's debut album out this fall
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