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Samantha Fish doesn’t like her first live album — that’s why she did it right with her latest, ‘Paper Doll Live’
By Gary Graff published
The blues-rock guitarist’s latest release builds on the Grammy Award–nominated success of her 2025 studio album

Steve Vai says guitar-playing excellence is within every player’s reach. But there’s a catch
By Phil Weller published
The former Frank Zappa and David Lee Roth guitarist calls virtuosity an “intellectual exercise”

Rod Stewart on the bizarre reason the Jeff Beck Group turned down a chance to play Woodstock
By Phil Weller published
The “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy” singer says Beck lacked leadership skills but ultimately blames a key figure in Led Zeppelin for the band’s woes

Uli Jon Roth on the modern technique guitarists need to avoid
By Phil Weller published
The Scorpions-era virtuoso says young players chasing speed are forgetting the notes that matter.

“I was handcuffed and asked to step outside.” Lindsey Buckingam on troubles with the woman who attacked him
By Phil Weller published
Michelle Dick was arrested in Santa Monica for an attack on the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist on March 25

“Never say no.” How Tommy Henriksen got the Alice Cooper gig
By Phil Weller published
Cooper’s trusted shredder only learned to solo when the shock rock icon came knocking, and he turned to YouTube for a rapid-fire education

Ian Anderson reveals the question that made Jethro Tull say no to Woodstock
By Phil Weller published
The Jethro Tull leader says one question about nudity and drugs convinced him to skip rock’s most famous festival.

Jack White on the “blessing” behind the White Stripes
By Phil Weller published
White may be deemed the mastermind of the Detroit garage rockers, but he shared the stage with an artist he considers vital to his success
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