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New details emerge in Police lawsuit brought by Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland against Sting for over $2 million in royalties
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist and drummer claim they have been underpaid for “digital exploitation” of the trio's classic songs

Mike Campbell on the time he broke his guitar in two onstage with Bob Dylan with just one wrong move
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist bought the 1962 Gibson SG with another guitar for just $120 and famously played it for his guitar solo on Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream"

David Gilmour on his early adventures seeing — and mixing sound for — his idol, Jimi Hendrix
By Christopher Scapelliti published
A Hendrix devotee, Gilmour helped operate the PA system for Hendrix's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival

Rick Beato on guitar’s forgotten greats and his upcoming performance at GP Presents. Here’s how to win tickets to see him
By Jimmy Leslie published
The YouTube music guru makes a rare live appearance in San Francisco at the new Presidio Theatre, September 25

George Harrison reveals the Beatles' early struggles in a newly discovered interview
By Phil Weller published
From the group's failed auditions to the black eye he earned defending Ringo Starr, Harrison charts the band’s early years and Anthology-era reunion

Peter Frampton tells Warren Haynes about the “very difficult period” brought about by the monster success of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The guitarist dives deep into his career in an interview and performance with Haynes for the new TV series ‘The Art of Music,’ premiering September 6

Former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour reveals he’s at work on a new album and offers a timeline for its release
By Phil Weller published
Last year’s ‘Luck and Strange’ had a nine-year gestation. His next album will arrive much quicker

John Lennon said the Beatles wrote better music after the band broke up. Here's why
By Phil Weller published
An interview from 1972 finds him praising his former bandmates and how they’ve “flowered” as solo artists
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