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Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley fought against a Kiss makeover. But it gave them their biggest hit
By Phil Weller published
Producer Bob Ezrin pushed the group into uncharted waters and came out a winner with "Beth"

Tony Iommi says Led Zeppelin's John Bonham meant to compliment Black Sabbath's Ronnie James Dio. It didn't go well
By Phil Weller published
The Sabbath guitarist found himself at the center of a dispute after the drummer's comments were taken the wrong way

Jason Isbell on the one thing young players should do when buying their first guitars
By Phil Weller published
The serial Grammy winner and vintage gear enthusiast says this one small trick will help players become better players more quickly

Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey’s career-changing decision that took the guitarist out of his comfort zone
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
When the Detours came to an end, the newly knighted singer decided he was unhappy in his role, forcing Townshend out of his comfort zone

Nancy Wilson on “Barracuda,” the 1977 Heart hit she blasts Donald Trump for using in his military parade
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Wilson said the song is “a powerful piece of music that was never intended for political use”

The Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys’ Mike Love, George Clinton and more inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
By Robert Dye published
Love paid tribute to Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, who died the day before the event

Paul Stanley on the Kiss record that captured the group in all its glory and became his all-time favorite
By Phil Weller published
Their previous albums weren’t capturing the Kiss spirit, he says. This one was different

Alex Lifeson on his first guitar, tonal curiosity, and a gear lesson from Jack White
By Phil Weller published
The prog legend wants to be surprised by what leftfield gear choices can bring to a song
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