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 two musicians met in New York City in 1974 and went on to build a friendship that led to their hit co-write, "Fame"

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Now past 2.8 billion streams on Spotify alone, the song reportedly earns the bassit $740,000 per year

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He admits more shows may be in their future for charity or special projects

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The guitarist and Mastodon cofounder left the group acrimoniously this past March

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A new ninth chapter in the Anthology documentary and a new fourth album in the Anthology album series are among the treats

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The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution

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Elton had been invited onstage to play one song .He stayed for another 10, earning Richards ire for decades to come

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The guitarist also posted a pic of his backline, which includes Marshall and Hiwatt amps

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Kooymans passed away on July 23 from complications associated with ALS. He was 77

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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

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Davies said the track began life as a jazz tune until his brother got a hold of it

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Plant calls the album — which will be released September 26 and accompanied by a tour — “a songbook of the lost and found”

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Sambora, who turned 66 on July 11, celebrated his birthday by releasing a new song, "I Was Born to Rock"

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Kiszka formed Mirador in 2024 with Chris Turpin of Ida Mae and reportedly plans to have the group's debut album out this fall

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The young guitarist has serious chops — and has numerous performances under his belt

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The two Stratocaster supremos sat down to talk shop in 1989 near the end of their celebrated Fire Meets the Fury tour

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The Britpop act gave the crowd of 60,000 fans a trip down memory lane with their first show in 16 years

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The YouTube sensation and Machine Gun Kelly guitarist picks tunes by Pink Floyd, Guns N’ Roses and more

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Turns out Liam and Noel Gallagher have suggested more bands should cover Oasis songs

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An essential element of his guitar tone, the pedal disappeared in 1979 during a refresh of his rig

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The guitarist found a fitting way to honor his father, who would travel far afield to see his son perform with his metal bands

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The guitarist blamed boring guitar sounds and his own love of imperfection for his actions, saying, "That sound was born out of total frustration"

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Now 21 years into her career, she reveals a surprising choice when it comes to the plectrum that works best for her style of bluegrass flatpicking
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