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“We did call him — he just didn’t answer.” Alex Van Halen explains why Michael Anthony was replaced by Wolfgang
By Phil Weller published
The drummer says the band reached out to its longtime bassist before Eddie Van Halen’s teenage son joined the lineup.

Win tickets to see Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, featuring “Mr. Jimmy” Sakurai
By Jimmy Leslie published
Guitar Player Presents brings the Zeppelin tribute show to the scenic Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California., Tuesday, May 19

Coming soon: A chance to stand on the Beatles’ famous rooftop
By Elizabeth Swann published
Apple Corps plans to open the Beatles’ historic headquarters at 3 Savile Row in London, giving fans access to the site of the band’s final live performance.

“What kind of idiot does that?” Eric Clapton hit by object thrown from crowd at Madrid show
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist abruptly ended the concert after the item struck him in the chest

“It was such great stuff.” Steve Vai says he’s heard Eddie Van Halen’s unreleased recordings
By Gary Graff published
Vai recalls sitting in Eddie’s studio surrounded by unheard music — and explains why the guitarist believed Van Halen already was his solo career.

The last music Steve Cropper heard before he died was his own new album
By Phil Weller published
The Stax guitar icon gave his blessing to ‘Watching the Tide’ hours before his passing, leaving behind one last statement from the soul-music pioneer.

“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
By Phil Weller published
The actress says their whirlwind romance quickly collided with addiction, fame and the habits that ultimately damaged the guitarist’s health

“Obviously, I thought I wasn’t drinking enough.” Joe Walsh on his secret to a long career and a better life
By Phil Weller published
After years of excess, the Eagles guitarist explains how asking for help helped him stay alive — and keep making music.
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