Elizabeth Swann
Elizabeth Swann is a devoted follower of prog-folk and has reported on the scene from far-flung places around the globe for Prog, Wired and Popular Mechanics She treasures her collection of rare live Bert Jansch and John Renbourn reel-to-reel recordings and souvenir teaspoons collected from her travels through the Appalachians. When she’s not leaning over her Stella 12-string acoustic, she’s probably bent over her workbench with a soldering iron, modding gear.
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The guitarist says the band may still record again — and he has up to 450 unfinished pieces of music to start with

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The actress offers insights into the couple’s chaotic life in the 1980s — and how she was able to find compassion for Eddie in the end

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The 19-year-old guitar star says her funk-driven debut no longer reflects who she is — and her next move leans heavily into punk and modern rock.

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The Yardbirds guitarist said his battered 1954 Fender could survive almost anything — even his own attempts to smash it.

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The frightening moment happened at London’s O2 Arena when fans were invited onstage during the performance of “Bloody Valentine”

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In the wake of a freak car mishap, the guitarist had to relearn how to form chords without the use of his index finger

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The guitarist says he’s already slowed down his collecting and wants to focus more on what he already owns

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Before Led Zeppelin or the Rolling Stones, they heard the blues live — and were inspired to change rock music forever

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The folk-rock icon said the Beatles were jealous of the Byrds’ clothes. “They asked, ‘How’d you get to wear jeans? We had to wear stupid suits’”

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The alt-rocker opens up about what moves him the most when he hears his classic cut

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Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt were among those honored earlier in the night for their Back to the Beginning performance

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The drummer shared the home movie clip to mark what would have been Ed's 71st bbirthday

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Rick Springfield says his classic cut was influenced by “You Really Got Me.” But it was his TV career that gave it the boost it needed

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The guitarist also gives an update on Queen‘s future touring plans

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Titled ‘Guitarmageddon,’ the 18-track album is his first new music in 20 years. But you'll have to shell out $200 per track — plus shipping — to hear it

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The former frontman is a longtime fan of the Man in Black

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A recently unearthed video interview with the late singer reveals the tension between Ozzy and Rhoads over the young guitarist's future plans

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The drummer previously announced he and Luke were working to make an album from Eddie Van Halen's unfinished demos

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The album features recordings made by filmmaker Andrew Bennett during his time documenting Van Halen from 2006 to 2007

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Titled, ‘Household Objects,‘ for obvious reasons, the failed effort gave way to the creation of ‘Wish You Were Here’

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Time spent working on Harrison's ‘All Things Must Pass’ album showed Clapton and bandmate Bobby Whitlock all they needed to know

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The Queen and Black Sabbath guitar gods have been close for decades, with May calling Iommi his "dearest friend in the business"

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Based on the Herzog tube drive created for guitarist Randy Bachman in the 1970s, the Fairfax is made with only analog components and comes out today
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