Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
Hagar questions why Alex continues to dismiss Van Halen’s years with him and criticizes the drummer’s latest book project
Mike Campbell recalls his decades-long partnership with Petty and the musical chemistry that defined the band
Waters attacks Sheeran after the singer said Macklemore’s removal was the promoter’s decision, not his
The former Van Halen bandmates spoke in public for a TEDx conversation about their history, their clashes and the music they made with electric-guitar hero Eddie Van Halen
The Foo Fighters frontman names the two Nevermind tracks Nirvana thought were more likely to become hits
The ZZ Top guitarist and his longtime inspiration finally met in person after a coincidental booking put them at the same resort Saturday.
The upcoming Rubber Soul box set reveals an early stage in the song’s development, as George Harrison’s curiosity about the sitar helped bring Indian classical music into the pop mainstream
Alex has praised David Lee Roth as “a poet” and said Van Halen “did our best work with Dave” — but he has a very different view of Hagar
The group says it is working with the venue and promoter on a possible rescheduling
Cooder helped reshape the Rolling Stones’ guitar sound. But first, he had his own transformative encounters with Bukka White, Gary Davis and an unknown hillbilly flatpicker.
The Van Halen drummer returned to Nijmegen, where he spent his childhood with Eddie, to receive one of the country’s highest civilian honors
George Harrison’s complaint inspired Page to borrow one of his melodies — but there’s a James Taylor connection there as well
Drummer Roger Taylor’s tongue-in-cheek tune on the hit song's B-side brought him a hefty payday. May still holds a grudge.
Nicks joined Rodrigo for the Fleetwood Mac classic at Daisy Chain Fields, more than 50 years after the song emerged from one of the most difficult moments of her life
The longtime Dan and Doobie Brothers ace recalls one-take solos, the $20 guitar behind a disco hit, and Parton’s request for “sparkles.”
A spokesperson said the country music icon was admitted to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville last Friday
Few artists crossed musical boundaries like Parton, whose songs, voice and larger-than-life personality earned admiration from country, pop, rock and metal fans alike
The late country legend’s first guitar was a humble instrument, but it helped set her on the path to becoming one of the most beloved musicians of all time
The “9 to 5” and “Jolene” singer’s death was announced by her family in a video message shared on her social media pages
Gene Paul says his family was given no warning before the destruction of the Mahwah property where his father pioneered multitrack recording and electric-guitar technology — and where guitar legends including Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen came to visit
After the Taylor Hawkins tribute, McCartney told Lifeson and Geddy Lee that touring was “in our blood” — advice that helped push the reluctant Rush guitarist toward a reunion
The Television co-founder and former Tom Verlaine bandmate is facing serious complications, including tumors in his liver and repeated stays in the ICU
The guitarist blamed his ruthlessness on insecurity — and said he owed a debt to Eric Clapton
Sixty years after manager Brian Epstein signed away 90 percent of the band’s merchandising rights, Apple Corps and Universal Music Group are joining forces to manage the Fab Four’s empire.
