Latest articles by Elizabeth Swann
Neil Young tells how Randy Bachman helped him track down his long-lost Gretsch. Now he’s playing it in concert
Young used the guitar during his early 1960s tenure with the Squires but sold it after he developed ambitions to become a folk singer
Steve Vai on the theft that got him Frank Zappa’s number — and the job that changed his life
Vai was just 16 and called Zappa repeatedly over the next year until he got through to him, putting his guitar career on the launch pad
David Bowie said John Lennon revealed his three rules for songwriting to him
The two musicians met in New York City in 1974 and went on to build a friendship that led to their hit co-write, "Fame"
Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland sue Sting over the Police hit "Every Breath You Take"
Now past 2.8 billion streams on Spotify alone, the song reportedly earns the bassit $740,000 per year
Pete Townshend on his and Roger Daltrey's problems as the Who set out on their final tour
He admits more shows may be in their future for charity or special projects
Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. He was 51
The guitarist and Mastodon cofounder left the group acrimoniously this past March
It's official! New Beatles Anthology music, video and book coming this fall
A new ninth chapter in the Anthology documentary and a new fourth album in the Anthology album series are among the treats
Joe Bonamassa compares Ozzy Osbourne to the godfather of British blues
The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution
Keith Richards’ and Elton John’s long-running feud began with one disastrous Rolling Stones gig
Elton had been invited onstage to play one song .He stayed for another 10, earning Richards ire for decades to come
“Should anybody be interested…” Noel Gallagher shares photo of his pedalboard for the Oasis reunion tour. These are the rare ones
The guitarist also posted a pic of his backline, which includes Marshall and Hiwatt amps
George Kooymans, guitarist behind the hit "Radar Love," has died
Kooymans passed away on July 23 from complications associated with ALS. He was 77
Paul McCartney on how John Lennon saved him in a moment of doubt — and why the former Beatles bassist keeps going
McCartney said Lennon's words show the value of partnership, and how having someone in your corner can help you see the brilliance you missed
Ray Davies on the origins of the Kinks' “You Really Got Me” — and what guitarists get wrong about serving the song
Davies said the track began life as a jazz tune until his brother got a hold of it
Robert Plant covers classic blues and modern indie on his upcoming album with his new band. Hear a preview from ‘Saving Grace’
Plant calls the album — which will be released September 26 and accompanied by a tour — “a songbook of the lost and found”
Robert Smith explains the simple hack that makes the Cure songs so appealing to the ear
The Cure guitarist continues to inspire new players, as evidenced by his performance with Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury 2025
Richie Sambora is recovering from a “gruesome” injury that required surgery to the former Bon Jovi guitarist's hand
Sambora, who turned 66 on July 11, celebrated his birthday by releasing a new song, "I Was Born to Rock"
Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka says some of the riffs his brother rejected are getting a new life with his band Mirador
Kiszka formed Mirador in 2024 with Chris Turpin of Ida Mae and reportedly plans to have the group's debut album out this fall
“I was five years old and I was obsessed with Slash.” 10-year-old shredder Bay Melnick Virgolino blows away America’s Got Talent judges and audience with spot-on cover of Lenny Kravitz's “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
The young guitarist has serious chops — and has numerous performances under his belt
Jeff Beck told Stevie Ray Vaughan he reminded him of Jimi Hendrix. Here’s why
The two Stratocaster supremos sat down to talk shop in 1989 near the end of their celebrated Fire Meets the Fury tour
Liam and Noel Gallagher bring Oasis back with a blast of their greatest hits — and not a punch thrown between them
The Britpop act gave the crowd of 60,000 fans a trip down memory lane with their first show in 16 years
Sophie Lloyd names five life-changing solos — and the one she saw as her ultimate challenge
The YouTube sensation and Machine Gun Kelly guitarist picks tunes by Pink Floyd, Guns N’ Roses and more
Liam Gallagher responds to Green Day fan being kicked offstage for playing "Wonderwall" — and it’s wonderful
Turns out Liam and Noel Gallagher have suggested more bands should cover Oasis songs
Tony Iommi’s tech threw out the one-of-a-kind treble booster behind Black Sabbath’s classic guitar tone
An essential element of his guitar tone, the pedal disappeared in 1979 during a refresh of his rig
