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By Martin Kielty Published
Black Sabbath icon discusses the “thimbles” he couldn’t live without — and why his trash collectors might not like it

By Jimmy Leslie Published
The duo reveal how abandoning a full-band project led them back to their acoustic roots after the loss of their beloved pet.

By Elizabeth Swann Published
As Rubber Soul gets a Super Deluxe reissue, we revisit the surprising Elvis-inspired origins of Lennon’s darkest Beatles cut

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The making of Rubber Soul marked the moment the Beatles began taking control of the recording process, launching the sonic experimentation that would define Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
A last recorded meeting between Lennon, McCartney and George Harrison revealed how they might have carried on despite their growing differences

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
May recalls how Mercury’s vision challenged the band at first — then helped Queen realize just how powerful their audience could be

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
As the lead track to 1973‘s ‘Billion Dollar Babies,‘ it served double duty as a dramatic opening number on the album‘s tour

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce the celebrated album that ended his “born-again” phase

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The Smiths icon’s gear just sold for millions — proving that intricate melodies and anti-virtuoso discipline outlasted the spandex-clad soloists of his era.
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