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July 29
- “Ozzy gives me this big hug and says, ‘Bradley, I love you. Please pull me through.’” When Randy Rhoads died, Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis found himself hired overnight to become Ozzy Osbourne's new guitarist
July 25
- “My own son didn’t know who I was until he could turn 21 and get into the blues clubs. He said, ‘Dad, I didn’t know you could play like that!’” Now 89, guitar legend Buddy Guy explains why he “ain’t done with the blues” yet
July 23
- Al Nesbitt & The Alchemy - Release Date Set for Live in Seattle EP
July 21
- “When I was making effects for Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix, I was one of their best-kept secrets.” Roger Mayer on the private world of making custom effects for the 1960s’ biggest guitar players
- “When I’m singing it, that is when I think of John.’” Paul McCartney on how John Lennon saved him in a moment of doubt — and why the former Beatles bassist keeps going
July 19
- “Dear Stephen. Funny how some things that start spontaneously end that way. Eat a peach, Neil.” The time Neil Young bailed on Stephen Stills in the middle of their sold-out tour
July 17
- "John sounded like Django Reinhardt. It was one of them where you just close your eyes and happen to hit all the right notes.” George Harrison on the John Lennon guitar solo he called his best on the Beatles’ recordings
July 12
- “When Bob sensed I might refuse to appear, he took the gloves off." For Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page and Bob Dylan, Live Aid was a case of bad vibes for a good cause
July 9
- “It was possibly the most difficult album I’ve ever done. It came out screaming.” Guitarist Steve Hackett on Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno and the making of a prog-rock classic
July 8
- “We were forcing acoustic guitars through a cassette player. What came out was electric as hell.” Keith Richards on how acoustic guitars, alternate tunings and a cassette recorder revived the Rolling Stones with a pair of classic hits