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Samantha Fish names the five guitar players she says will keep the blues alive
By Phil Weller published
She’s been backed by Joe Bonamassa and Slash, but who is she backing as the next generation of blues greats?

As Rush prepare for their 2026 tour, Alex Lifeson recalls the group’s most complex song — and the bizarre dreams that inspired their music
By Joe Matera published
The guitarist said his weekly jams with bassist Geddy Lee helped him “fall in love with the idea of playing again”

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: Amazon's massive sales event has officially ended
By Chris Barnes last updated
If you missed out on the action don't worry, there are still loads of great guitar gear deals to take advantage of

Ritchie Blackmore is heading out on tour after his health scares. Here's how he plans to do it
By Phil Weller published
Blackmore’s Night will play six shows this November, but Blackmore’s recent ailments have dictated where they play

Hurry! When they're gone, they're gone. These dirt-cheap Prime Day pedal deals end today – build a killer budget pedalboard with stomps starting from just $27.99!
By Daryl Robertson published
Cheap pedals just got even cheaper with Amazon slashing the prices of Joyo, Mooer, Donner and more this Prime Day

There's only one day left to shop Guitar Center's massive Guitar-A-Thon, and honestly, it's better than anything you'll find in the final day of Amazon's Prime Day sale
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Grab yourself some huge savings on all your favorite guitar brands while you still can – prices slashed on Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more

Donovan says he, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones sowed the seeds for Led Zeppelin and the future of hard rock with this 1968 hit song
By Phil Weller published
Two Led Zeppelin greats played on the Scottish folk singer's hit. He claims it had a lasting impact on music

Adrian Belew leads the tributes to master luthier Ken Parker, who has died aged 73
By Phil Weller published
The man behind the Parker Fly guitar — and a constant innovator in the world of instrument design — has passed away after a two-year battle with cancer

Peter Frampton says George Harrison failed to tell him one crucial detail about playing at this groundbreaking 1971 concert
By Nikki O'Neil published
The young guitarist for Humble Pie found himself unexpectedly sitting opposite Harrison at an impromptu rehearsal just days before the celebrated benefit

Forget Amazon Prime Day, the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is the place to go for seriously discounted guitar gear – including $800 off this Steve Lukather-approved Ernie Ball Music Man
By Daryl Robertson published
The Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is running from now until October 26, with up to 40% off big-name brands
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