Latest articles by Phil Weller
Jeff Beck had a secret love affair with a PRS guitar. Paul Reed Smith is trying to track it down
He’s most commonly associated with Les Pauls and Strats, which makes Paul Reed Smith’s revelation even juicier
Fingerstyle virtuoso Marcin on why a pick is “the most limiting thing in the world”
He says playing with a pick would be disrespectful to his musical heritage
Jimmy Page says this separated Steve Lukather from his peers
The Toto guitarist met the Led Zeppelin icon only once — but he'll never forget what Page told him that day
Buddy Guy on Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page — and the famous guitarist in the audience he thought he was a cop
Much to his surprise, the British blues scene turned him into a global star among rock-loving teenagers
Tommy Emmanuel on the night he showed up an electric guitar legend before a full house — and was promptly put in his place
Les Paul may have been in his 90s, but no one was going to treat him like an old man
Joe Bonamassa on the artist who demanded Eric Clapton play “The Thrill Is Gone” — and why only an icon can tackle the B.B. King hit
Joe calls his tribute to King "a labor of love," but fans will have to wait for the album's release to hear it's most exciting collaboration
Former Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell on his regret-filled experience playing “Whiskey in the Jar” with Metallica
Metallica’s 1998 cover of the Thin Lizzy track introduced it to a new generation, but their link-up with Bell wasn’t a match made in heaven
Did this novelty act inspire the greatest guitar riff of all time?
Blackmore didn’t feel as connected to the blues as his peers. For him, this band made all the difference
Joe Bonamassa cancels gig after hearing injury, has low-volume jams with a guitar legend instead
He’s now back on the road, but will be handling his volume dials with caution
George Harrison said he would have formed a new group with just one Beatle
Although his solo career was going strong, the Quiet Beatle entertained the possibility of forming a new band with one of his former Fabs
Lindsey Buckingham teases new solo album after burying the hatchet with Mick Fleetwood
It will be his first new music since 2021
The mystery behind Eric Clapton’s guitar session on the Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
The collaboration was a first in the Beatles’ history, but those involved in its recording all share the same strange experience
Joan Jett on battling the boys club to become a rock and roll guitar icon
The trailblazing guitarist talks about breaking into the male-dominated rock scene
The late reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff on meeting Jimi Hendrix when both were struggling musicians in London
The reggae icon who raised reggae's profile in England and America died November 24 at age 81
John Lennon said it was the worst. George Harrison called it one of his favorites. How a “throwaway” Beatles song made it onto 'Rubber Soul'
Paul McCartney said the track revealed Lennon's insecurities about relationships, noting, "John was always on the run, running for his life"
George Harrison on the “greatest guitar solo” of all time — and the player who left a lasting impression on him
As the Beatles return to the screen this week, we recall the guitarist whose gear choices, chord changes and lead lines inspired the Quiet Beatle most of all
Vince Gill offers thanks and jokes as he wins the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at last night's CMAs
Brandi Carlisle and George Strait were among those who paid tribute to the music icon
Gene Simmons says he has one regret about how he treated the late Ace Frehley
The bassist explains there were many reasons he avoided taking action when it might have done some good
Derek Trucks on the musician and instrument that made him a better slide player
One player in particular had as much impact on his sound as Duane Allman and Elmore James
Actor Michael J. Fox jams with Jackson Browne at charity gala — but what’s that wild custom guitar he’s toting?
The ‘Back to the Future’ star performed with an axe that boasts a unique silhouette, and was previously played by Sheryl Crow
Ritchie Blackmore cancels Blackmore’s Night tour as new health concerns arise
The tour has been postponed for “medical reasons,” with five dates affected
David Gilmour on the genesis of a Pink Floyd classic now receiving a historic reissue
The original nine-part track was split into two on 'Wish You Were Here,' but its new Dolby Atmos mix ties them together at last
Steve Morse reveals the secret to his wah-like tone knob technique. Now try it yourself
Once you get this down, you can leave your wah pedal at home
