Frank Zappa said John Lennon took credit for one of his songs
Zappa accused Lennon of repackaging his song “King Kong” as if he and Yoko Ono had written it themselves
Guitarists
"She made it look so effortless.” Watch Amy Winehouse stun audiences with her voice and a Stratocaster
Known for her singular voice, Winehouse was also a talented guitarist. She died 15 years ago today
Randy Rhoads’ constant practice drove Ozzy Osbourne crazy. The solution? A tiny pedalboard designed to please them both
A unique feature were the "Ozzy Jacks," added at the singer's insistence
Ian Anderson reveals his guilt over Jethro Tull’s name
The band went through many iterations before management suggested Jethro Tull
Gear
Best overdrive pedals 2026: saturate your guitar tone
Push your sound to break-up with the best OD pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, JHS, Ibanez and more
Fender sues Thomann in latest escalation of its Stratocaster copyright crackdown
The guitar giant says its countersuit is the “expected next step” after Thomann sued over cease-and-desist letters sent to Harley Benton, PRS, Yamaha and other makers of Stratocaster-style guitars.
Guitar Center just slashed up to 25% off high-velocity shred machines, iconic guitar amps, and legendary guitar pedals in this epic sale
The latest sale over at Guitar Center delivers seriously good deals for guitar players
We review the Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo tube amp
Mesa's all-encompassing 3-channel tube monster delivers Fender cleans and Mesa high gain in a gig- and studio-ready 1x12 combo
Guitars
Best acoustic electric guitars 2026: get the best of both worlds with my top picks
Get yourself gig-ready with the best electro acoustics from Taylor, Martin, Fender, and more
Best bass guitars 2026: low-end tones for any budget
Whether you're tracking at the home studio or regularly gigging, my top bass guitars will deliver tone, feel, and flexibility
Best acoustic guitars 2026: my pick of the very best beginner, intermediate, and top-end acoustics
From high-quality entry-level models to top-of-the-range collector’s pieces, I look at the best acoustic guitars available today
Did the Beatles cause guitar quality to nosedive in the 1970s? This session player thinks so
The corporate buyouts of America’s biggest brands have been blamed for a decline in quality – but what if they only exacerbated the issues facing the industry at that time?
Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2026: find your perfect guitar for less than a grand
Here are my top picks of the best electrics below $1,000 from Fender, PRS, Jackson, and more
"I hit it with a hammer…" J.J. Cale had one of the craziest guitars you'll ever see
When his Harmony acoustic was wrecked, Cale transformed it into a 'solid body' electric. With no back.
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: start your guitar journey with our pick of guitars for beginners
From Squier to Ibanez, here's our expert selection of the best electric guitars for beginners
A jaw-dropping $899 off a Gibson Les Paul Modern has just kicked off a wave of 4th of July guitar savings - here are 9 deals on guitars from a genuine Gibson and Epiphone addict
Score hefty discounts on a slew of Gibson Les Pauls, as well as Epiphone Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck, and Jerry Cantrell signature models
Makers
Roger Daltrey says the Who invented metal before Black Sabbath
The singer says the Who's pioneering use of volume, feedback and Marshall amps laid the foundations for metal years before Black Sabbath arrived.
Fender serves a cease-and-desist to PRS, but does this latest target meet Fender’s copyist criteria?
PRS confirms it received a cease-and-desist letter over the Silver Sky — John Mayer’s massively successful signature model. But does this latest target meet Fender’s copyist criteria?
Studio legend Glyn Johns on Paul McCartney's shocking request to work on what became the Beatles' final album
The album’s roots live on as 'Let It Be,' but Johns says the rest of the band didn’t get McCartney’s “really interesting” idea
From Taylor Swift to Phoebe Bridgers and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy — how indie rockers came to adopt a guitar bridge born from parts in Home Depot's toilet aisle
Rubber-bridge guitars have changed the sound of acoustic guitar over the past 10 years. And it's all down to one man's invention
Recording engineer Glyn Johns on why he never used click tracks when working with the Stones, Beatles, and Led Zeppelin
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold
Tommy Emmanuel reveals everything you need to know about his upcoming Guitar Camp U.S.A.
Presented by Dreamcatcher Events this October, the camp is a hands-on learning experience unlike any other, featuring the acoustic virtuoso and other noted guitarists
Lessons
$99 for full access to Guitar Tricks online lessons is an absolute steal with this Summer Black Friday deal – especially if you’re a beginner
Save a huge $861 off this mega bundle and take your playing to new heights this year
Blues and Jazz Chord Masterclass! Learn the sweetest chords from world-renowned Gypsy-jazz guitarist Tim Lerch
Discover a wealth of dominant 7th, diminished and chromatically colored chords to bring variety and sophistication to your playing
DADGAD for Dummies: You already know 50 percent of this tuning
With its evocative and enigmatic sound, DADGAD is one of the guitar’s best-kept secrets
Music
Ozzy Osbourne’s biggest solo hit was years in the making. It took a touch of southern rock to make it the anthem of his lifetime
Guitarist Zakk Wylde says the song — Osbourne’s only top-40 hit as a solo artist — combined some of the singer’s favorite styles into a powerful ballad
John Lennon played it on repeat. Frank Sinatra called it the best song of the 1970s. How a simple C9 chord inspired a timeless top-10 hit
“It was a spiritual download that just flowed through me”: guitarist Graeham Goble explains how learning this extended chord unlocked LRB's “pinnacle song” in half an hour
Nita Strauss on why Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” made her burst into tears — and how she reinvented it for the group’s upcoming tribute album
The Alice Cooper guitarist — and new mom — discusses her instrumental take on the classic Pumpkins hit, her next solo album and why she'll soon be back on the road with Coop
“It’s rather unfair for Stevie.” Mick Jagger recalls the onstage pie fight that ended the Rolling Stones’ 1972 tour with Stevie Wonder
In a new interview, the Stones frontman says the final show of the band’s celebrated 1972 tour culminated in an onstage food fight that even Stevie Wonder joined
“Why didn’t I write that?” Noel Gallagher on the Coldplay song he wishes he’d written
As ‘Parachutes’ turns 26, the story behind “Yellow” reveals how a nighttime break, a busted piece of studio gear and a Neil Young impression produced one of the biggest songs of the 2000s
How one man used math to solve the Beatles’ greatest guitar mystery
Released on this day in 1964, “A Hard Day’s Night” has confounded guitarists with its famous opening chord. Here’s why no one was ever able to play it correctly.
”We need to make a live album.” Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman reveal the complete story behind rock’s definitive live album
Fifty years on this definitive album remains the gold standard of blues-based rock and roll.
