Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
The Queen guitarist explains how a family tragedy made him rethink life on the road — and why he’s now considering an immersive Queen show at the Sphere.
The Mahavishnu Orchestra and Jeff Beck collaborator says Bolin’s addictions forced a heartbreaking decision, months before the guitarist’s death.
The guitarist, who spent more than 30 years in the band alongside Lemmy Kilmister, died in March at 64
Collins says he was thrilled when George Harrison mentioned his “Tomorrow Never Knows” cover in the original 1995 documentary — only to discover the moment was gone from the updated version
The making of Rubber Soul marked the moment the Beatles began taking control of the recording process, launching the sonic experimentation that would define Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
A last recorded meeting between Lennon, McCartney and George Harrison revealed how they might have carried on despite their growing differences
Producer Tom Werman admits he was the guilty party: “Pete Townshend was always my main musical inspiration”
Producer Tom Dowd said the live recording may have been edited down from a much longer performance — but even Clapton can’t remember for certain
The Cheap Trick guitarist’s custom 2004 Hamer is going to auction for the first time. But the story of its 1981 predecessor arose from an even crazier idea
With Dogstar back on the road behind its new album All In Now, the bass guitarist recalls the $300 Ibanez that started it all and players that shaped his style
The legendary guitarist reflects on his surprise return to the stage with his former bandmates after 33 years and the overwhelming response to “Smoke on the Water”
May recalls how Mercury’s vision challenged the band at first — then helped Queen realize just how powerful their audience could be
The guitarist said the strange sensation came years before he was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis
Before Queen, May was learning to make the guitar “talk” when Hendrix showed him just how far the instrument’s expressive possibilities could go
The Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers veteran explains why one of his two essential tips can change the way you play
The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s Loop Tour, prompting the remaining supporting acts to withdraw in solidarity; Sheeran has since resumed the tour with a new lineup.
A restraining-order request alleges Brian Seaver, who ran security for Parton’s properties, threatened to damage her business relationships and demanded money from her estate.
As the lead track to 1973‘s ‘Billion Dollar Babies,‘ it served double duty as a dramatic opening number on the album‘s tour
Hetfield breaks down the “Children of the Grave” riff and explains why Iommi has inspired him more than any other guitarist
How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.
The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce the celebrated album that ended his “born-again” phase
The pop-punk pioneer returned to the stage just four months after emergency brain surgery, playing guitar from a motorized scooter in his hometown of Nashville.
As his tour resumed on Saturday night, the guitarist opened his show by apologizing to fans and called the devastation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable”
