Latest articles by Phil Weller
Jack White on the difference between blues and rock guitarists
In a new interview, White digs into what makes rock and roll such an enduring part of the world’s culture
Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty on the other reason Eric Clapton left the group to join John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
Clapton has long since been credited with departing the band over musical differences, but his former bandmate has added a fresh twist to the tale
Scott Gorham on the power of harmony guitars and Thin Lizzy’s ‘Jailbreak’ success
After releasing two unsuccessful albums in a row, the band found its future was on the line. Gorham and Brian Robertson’s twin-guitar harmonies saved the day
Ian Anderson says he wanted to utilize the soloing talents of new guitarist Jack Clark – so long as he obeyed one golden rule
Jack Clark learned Anderson is a strict bandleader while recording 2025's ‘Curious Ruminant’
How Steve Lillywhite made a Platinum album with the Rolling Stones in the midst of Keith Richards and Mick Jagger’s darkest moment
He’d scored hits for U2, Peter Gabriel and the Psychedelic Furs, but Lillywhite had never encountered sessions like those with the Stones
How Peter Frampton discovered his signature effect while recording with George Harrison
It was a moment that would define the rest of his career
“I was embarrassingly inexperienced.” Steve Vai on the guitarist who “saved his bacon” with a vital piece of gear when he was a greenhorn in David Lee Roth’s band
Vai had the talent to launch the Roth’s solo career, but it took a more experienced hand to help him out
Geddy Lee on what it will take for him and Alex Lifeson to record new music as Rush reunites
The legendary prog rock band will play their first shows in over a decade later this year
Eric Gales on his family’s rich guitar heritage and secret jams with Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf
The southpaw guitarist is just the latest in a long line of players who passed their knowledge down from one generation to the next
Lita Ford on what happened when Ozzy Osbourne came to her parents’ house for Easter lunch
In a new interview, the guitar legend also vents her frustration at being overlooked for her guitar talents
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine on the moment he realized it was time to retire
The guitarist believes the group’s new record will launch a renaissance for the thrash-metal giants — but says Megadeth is unlikely to live on as touring avatars
How George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne spontaneously created the 1980s’ biggest supergroup
Their success happened overnight, but their formation was entirely down to luck
Behind John Lennon's unusual decision to enlist David Bowie‘s go-to guitarist for his best-selling solo album
The New Yorker’s work with Bowie made him in demand as a session guitarist. But it was a certain lack of knowledge that made him perfect for Lennon
Ukrainian guitarist completely restores a Les Paul heavily damaged by a Russian drone strike
Luthier Tanya Shpachuk says the guitar is symbolic of her nation‘s defiance in the face of Russian aggression
John Fogerty on the letter that inspired him to write his greatest hit song
The missive changed his life in two ways and helped him realize a lifelong dream
Police royalties case reveals Sting has paid Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland more than $800,000 since they filed their lawsuit
The case went to the U.K. High Court last week
Keith Urban on the virtuoso who got him fired from a heavy metal band
Urban’s growing love of country music derailed his metal career — but he had the last laugh
How a classic hard rock track was written on Chris Cornell's couch with an acoustic guitar
Estranged from his band and father, Jerry Cantrell dug deep and pulled out a timeless tune that still resonates today
George Harrison on the night the Beatles got George Martin and his crew high
The producer wouldn’t learn about the incident until the early ‘90s
How Zach Bryan got Bob Weir‘s Fender Telecaster just days before the Grateful Dead legend’s passing
The road-worn guitar was among Weir‘s favorites from his many years onstage
“He made it possible for everybody to see what could be done with an electric guitar.” Jeff Beck on how Jimi Hendrix changed the game
Beck considered quitting music after Hendrix arrived. Then he saw an opportunity to “get dangerous”
Gene Simmons makes a stunning claim about the author of Kiss's all-time biggest hit
It‘s been 50 years since its release, but Simmons says he wants to finally set the record straight
How Steve Vai shocked Brian May by revealing their early 1970s encounter
Vai has been gifted a highly customized take on May’s iconic Red Special, and it’s sent him down memory lane
