<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar Player in News ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/news Sat, 16 May 2026 11:49:24 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “They could squash you down very easily.” Ann Wilson on the sexism Heart faced breaking into the ’70s rock scene ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/heart-on-fighting-sexism-and-led-zeppelin V2VDnmWM4uXDhZHmVHBeYD Sat, 16 May 2026 11:49:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I don’t think it’s a dirty song. It's something everybody does." Clarence Carter — famous for “Patches” and “Strokin’” — has died at age 90 ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/i-dont-think-its-a-dirty-song-its-something-everybody-does-clarence-carter-whose-music-ranged-from-smutty-to-sweet-on-the-hits-that-made-him-a-star Wz53YvZemKSmoqJ3Jr2qe3 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:23:47 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 20:32:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He was like, ’This artist needs a guitar player.’” Grace Bowers got a text from Jimmy Jam — three days later, she was playing the Grammys with Chris Martin ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/when-grace-bowers-played-at-the-grammys 5QakgjZBwQvigYfXzsXXiH Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It was beat to hell — but it was the best-playing guitar ever.” How a battered Jimi Hendrix Strat helped inspire My Chemical Romance’s change in direction ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/when-ray-toro-played-jimi-hendrixs-strat VyT57XLnFW38EshoNNg3J Thu, 14 May 2026 15:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The faders were so clogged with cocaine they wouldn’t move.” Geezer Butler on the time Black Sabbath and the Eagles shared a studio ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/tony-iommi-and-geezer-butler-on-recording-technical-ecstasy g8wbssgGQ4iLHEJ48uEa7W Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “They didn’t know what it was!” Ritchie Blackmore on the mysterious illness that took him out of Deep Purple — and brought in Christopher Cross ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/the-night-christopher-cross-played-with-deep-purple vPoEm88AKw4QZRBK2ckkh3 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:24:20 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:56:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We did call him — he just didn’t answer.” Alex Van Halen explains why Michael Anthony was replaced by Wolfgang ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/alex-van-halen-on-why-michael-anthony-was-missing-from-van-halen-reunion oY9qTq3uFW36Y6JiSF5eXE Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Win tickets to see Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, featuring “Mr. Jimmy” Sakurai ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/win-tickets-to-see-jason-bonhams-led-zeppelin-evening-featuring-mr-jimmy-sakurai kbPyUNgP2JtuZZa2kP3zMo Tue, 12 May 2026 12:57:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “There are so many special memories within the walls — not to mention the rooftop.” Coming soon: A chance to stand where the Beatles played their last concert ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/there-are-so-many-special-memories-within-the-walls-not-to-mention-the-rooftop-coming-soon-a-chance-to-stand-where-the-beatles-played-their-last-concert UqoVseznkb5SDDXtSZtYFA Mon, 11 May 2026 18:08:24 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 18:12:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “What kind of idiot does that?” Eric Clapton hit by object thrown from crowd at Madrid show ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/eric-clapton-hit-by-object-thrown-from-crowd-at-madrid-show mzSX5oAz72AatVLQgtKQHK Mon, 11 May 2026 11:34:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It was such great stuff.” Steve Vai says he’s heard Eddie Van Halen’s unreleased recordings ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/it-was-such-great-stuff-steve-vai-says-he-s-heard-eddie-van-halens-unreleased-recordings wx5Bbf8HVZAmqkGjqbCtuR Fri, 08 May 2026 20:08:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He told me it was the best record he ever made.” The last music Steve Cropper heard before he died was his own new album ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/albums-singles/steve-cropper-watching-the-tide 8XG2ScuCCDmqjjukdQPmpk Fri, 08 May 2026 14:49:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I was like, ‘Ed, you better stop smoking.’” Valerie Bertinelli recalls the night she met Eddie Van Halen — and the “tragic, scary” years that followed ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/valeria-bertinelli-on-the-night-she-met-eddie-van-halen wpr56Jv9cexWyhHdVeQ9Gd Thu, 07 May 2026 20:48:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Obviously, I thought I wasn’t drinking enough.” Joe Walsh on his secret to a long career —and life ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/joe-walsh-on-longevity LeVE4uvsgE2bSeDZaiM8J9 Thu, 07 May 2026 18:33:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I still get emotional talking about John and George.” Paul McCartney says the Beatles are haunting his new album ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/why-paul-mccartneys-new-album-is-all-about-memories bDNeE6fpT4W6ZKorSw4uxE Thu, 07 May 2026 14:59:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Win tickets to see Eric Johnson in Northern California at Guitar Player Presents ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/win-tickets-to-see-eric-johnson-in-northern-california-at-guitar-player-presents YSeqm8ae28JGr6U2VgjZZc Wed, 06 May 2026 20:56:25 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 20:57:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “That's a form of abuse.” Sting says he won’t leave his $245 million fortune to his kids ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/sting-on-his-childrens-inheritance TQ4oUdJxHjBTia7JLvGWM3 Wed, 06 May 2026 20:07:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It would lift me up so I could work that night.” Eric Clapton says Jeff Beck pulled him out of a late-career slump ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/eric-clapton-on-watching-jeff-beck-concerts-on-youtube NxaxayiSzZPJ3usJgEmakk Wed, 06 May 2026 16:19:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You are Robert Smith from the Cure!” Mick Jagger recalls the unexpected moment that led to a Rolling Stones collaboration ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/you-are-robert-smith-from-the-cure-mick-jagger-recalls-the-unexpected-moment-that-led-to-a-rolling-stones-collaboration z57y4UFtoBudCKv8nGdhX7 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:46:35 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:09:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “There was a box of cocaine on every shelf.” Robben Ford recalls his wild all-night sessions with George Harrison ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/robben-ford-on-joining-george-harrisons-band 4ns6HxStVBU5XP2EwemcZ Tue, 05 May 2026 16:53:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s sacrosanct.” St. Vincent says Larry Carlton’s Steely Dan guitar solo should always be played note-for-note ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/st-vincent-talks-steely-dan-guitar-solos UbZ3eKHcjAN5Pfpjqpug4C Tue, 05 May 2026 15:15:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ “These songs are played a lot. They’re often not played well.” Guitar Center reveals the riffs customers play most — and “Stairway to Heaven” isn’t No. 1 ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/these-songs-are-played-a-lot-theyre-often-not-played-well-guitar-center-reveals-the-riffs-customers-play-most-and-stairway-to-heaven-isnt-no-1 9zWzLAn5AoTvCS9W3MrK6W Tue, 05 May 2026 11:35:29 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:37:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It felt like there were insects in my legs.” Peter Frampton recalls the moment he knew something was wrong ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/it-felt-like-there-were-insects-in-my-legs-peter-frampton-recalls-the-moment-he-knew-something-was-wrong CyvZ9FZZnpNENjZVobSRg9 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:18:53 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:37:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Look up!” Olivia Rodrigo reveals the hidden note Jack White left in her ‘SNL’ dressing room ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/look-up-olivia-rodrigo-reveals-the-hidden-note-jack-white-left-in-her-snl-dressing-room uRcrKVwufPgrRGmYsV6PLF Sun, 03 May 2026 22:53:33 +0000 Sun, 03 May 2026 22:54:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I knew that she was a shining talent.” Beverley Martyn, British folk singer who worked with Jimmy Page and Nick Drake, dies at 79 ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/i-knew-that-she-was-a-shining-talent-beverley-martyn-british-folk-singer-who-worked-with-jimmy-page-and-nick-drake-dies-at-79 h3PhLf4NBk7w5D6cA7AdxY Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Clear and unequivocal.” Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose royalty lawsuit over their classic recordings ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/clear-and-unequivocal-jimi-hendrix-bandmates-estates-lose-royalty-lawsuit-over-their-classic-recordings iKhwqKey3tViGvrJ467hwk Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I heard it snap over the screaming crowd.” Billy Strings reveals how he broke his leg attempting a skateboard trick before encore ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/billy-strings-leg-break A92fBvFYzqTdYzPPLk4GD8 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:13 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It was a pleasure to accidentally open up for Olivia Rodrigo.” Fans surprised as Olivia Rodrigo makes appearance at Brooklyn open-mic night to play her new song “Drop Dead” ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/it-was-a-pleasure-to-accidentally-open-up-for-olivia-rodrigo-fans-surprised-as-olivia-rodrigo-makes-appearance-at-brooklyn-open-mic-night-to-play-her-new-song-drop-dead aSC26PQvTc2HXpwaKCY7mn Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:06:29 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:14:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I said, ‘Send me that song. He never did.’‘ Paul McCartney and RIngo Starr reveal the big mix-up behind their first-ever duet ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/i-said-send-me-that-song-he-never-did-paul-mccartney-and-ringo-starr-reveal-the-big-mix-up-behind-their-first-ever-duet CztZo3HT4XTu9n2jgPJBtc Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Great to hear ‘Layla’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’ live again.” Pattie Boyd, muse to George Harrison and Eric Clapton, just saw Clapton play “Layla” live 37 years after their breakup ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/great-to-hear-layla-and-wonderful-tonight-live-again-pattie-boyd-muse-to-george-harrison-and-eric-clapton-just-saw-clapton-play-layla-live-37-years-after-their-breakup SkGBN7qK795DECtWLgxKpE Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:35:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I said, ’Where did you learn that!?’” Dave Grohl was shocked to learn his daughter Violet taught herself guitar with Joni Mitchell’s “weird” tunings ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/violet-grohl-joni-mitchell-tunings 25ek2ZxUUk4329j37GTGtE Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:07:57 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I didn't even plug it in.” How Larry Carlton chose the Gibson ES-335 electric guitar behind countless hits for Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell and many others ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitars/electric-guitars/larry-carltons-es-335 EwdoSdSpRQ2JvKFRD7qfv8 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:22:01 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He needed to drink to socialize.” Ritchie Blackmore on his backstage encounters with Eddie Van Halen ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/ritchie-blackmore-onhis-backstage-encoutners-with-eddie-van-halen g92ftbi2QHmxBXEqWtpVYW Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:36:53 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:08:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The chainsaws got locked away in storage.” How Joe Walsh brought friendly competition — and a little hotel-room chaos — to the Eagles ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/how-joe-walsh-brought-friendly-competition-and-a-little-chaos-to-the-eagles dkDTeNnJ4U4ZT6JJH4dHfm Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m on the verge of passing out in bed, and I stumble upon this gift.” Nuno Bettencourt says he’s just discovered a generational talent ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/nuno-bettencourt-christy-carey M66sQuEBzNaLGFNJEu3r3D Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:50:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I sh*t my pants.” Earl Slick on his first gig with David Bowie, filling Mick Ronson’s shoes —and why making ‘Station to Station’ was “every man for himself” ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/earl-slick-on-joining-david-bowie vsd2tuCJRNYeafURfMs7s5 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:10:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The amp and the guitar — it’s yours.” Steve Lukather tears up remembering how his dad gave up a new car to buy him his first good guitar ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/steve-lukathers-first-good-guitar ZbtppVgcLdZ7Bbmn5AT2yn Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:42:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Win tickets to an all-star tribute to David Lindley led by Papa Mali and Wally Ingram in New Orleans ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/win-tickets-to-an-all-star-tribute-to-david-lindley itZj7cQXTEWQQrZBXRfJJo Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:22:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I thought, ‘My God, who the hell is this?’ This shouldn't be allowed.” Ritchie Blackmore explains how Jeff Beck “cheated” — and set the tone for a generation of players to follow ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/ritchie-blackmore-on-the-guitarist-who-cheats eVusGd6YkpE8aMS8rRfLHJ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:39:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It reminds us that music can still be dangerous, it can still be sacred, and it can still be free.” Bruce Springsteen celebrates the Doors, the E Street Band, Patti Smith and others at the American Music Honors ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/it-reminds-us-that-music-can-still-be-dangerous-it-can-still-be-sacred-and-it-can-still-be-free-bruce-springsteen-celebrates-the-doors-the-e-street-band-patti-smith-and-others-at-the-american-music-honors krBsNqXi9jDostSQCTKgSB Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:59:58 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:31:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I saw it and said, ‘What the hell is that?’”: The mystery fuzz pedal that Jake E. Lee got from Paul Gilbert ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/jake-e-lees-mystery-fuzz-pedal YGK9PbBQoJdGf5pjnRjxZ6 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You're literally leaning into the thing that will destroy you”: Billy Corgan makes a rallying cry against AI ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/billy-corgans-anti-ai-rant xcg2Aj3NwzU6fnEQJXEdYP Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Alex challenged our 6’ 11” stage manager to a cognac drinking contest…” Geddy Lee on his funniest memory of touring with Alex Lifeson ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/geddy-less-favorite-touring-memory YLE4ESbscg6rKe2teyEXsK Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Pretty please keep an eye out for these stolen guitars”: Joe Bonamassa calls on LA locals to help session player Mason Stoops retrieve his stolen gear ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/mason-stoops-gear-theft-april-2026 YWPcDJ8QRYduvQnAJL2B6 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:46:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s undeniable that if any of the four Kiss faces walk down the street, you get a crowd. In any country in the world”: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley on their avatar show, new songs, and being bigger than Mickey Mouse ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/kiss-issue-avatar-show-update KKmpZBXcSTYNFoF3e6HVv3 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “All the power was coming from the English bands, we were drawing on that”: Why Joe Perry says Aerosmith’s debut album was an important learning curve ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/joe-perry-on-aerosmiths-debut-album UTiomg69sSwgPBH8Doy2ba Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He was such a nice guy, I couldn't believe he was a guitarist!” Ritchie Blackmore claims “most guitar players aren't nice people” and names the one exception ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/ritchie-blackmore-most-guitarists-arent-nice-people 6VX6BgJHxqsX3ttDCrCiWG Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:12:14 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:18:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ “After Ozzy, everything I do is probably going to be a downgrade…” Why Gus G turned down Megadeth and Machine Head ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/why-gus-g-turned-down-two-big-opportunities mQwbqqv2aphpVNoRqCcxzh Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He said, ‘Before we jam, we gotta jog. I’ve got too much energy!’” Steve Morse on his college jams with Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/steve-morse-on-jamming-with-pat-metheny-and-jaco-pastorius 4csB2Vk9VLgzvW7H4MPqRc Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:19:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He asked for my number. I wrote it on a napkin but he didn’t call…” Country guitarist Brittney Spencer on making a fan out of Bob Dylan ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/brittney-spencer-on-bob-dylan-being-a-fan xBu7E7uYgt59qsRQEp7Rkj Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000