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Phoebe Bridgers forced to cancel Lost Weekend tour dates after requiring urgent surgery
By Martin Kielty Published
She spent her 32nd birthday in a hospital bed but aims to be back on the road in September after calling off a run of low-key U.K. shows

Simon McBride defends Ritchie Blackmore after Deep Purple jam
By Martin Kielty Published
McBride shared his pride over being icon’s rhythm guitarist on his historic “Smoke on the Water” jam with Blackmore

The Beatles’ new UMG partnership recalls their greatest business mistake: Behind the blunder that cost them millions
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Sixty years after manager Brian Epstein signed away 90 percent of the band’s merchandising rights, Apple Corps and Universal Music Group are joining forces to manage the Fab Four’s empire.

Behind the Beatles’ Abbey Road cover with Paul McCartney and its designer: “I thought, I’ve got to do this and get it out on Wednesday?”
By Phil Weller Published
As Sam Mendes re-creates the iconic image for his new Beatles films, we revisit how the original cover photo became an icon

When George Harrison, Bob Dylan and a host of stars recorded in Dave Stewart’s kitchen
By Phil Weller Published
It was the perfect environment for the most casual of supergroups to find their sound

David Bowie on how he almost got former Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney back together in 1974
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Bowie and the ex-Beat;es discussed forming a trio at a time when Lennon was hungering to collaborate on music for the first time in years

John Fogerty on the Creedence Clearwater Revival single that predicted their downfall — and ultimately became their biggest hit
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Released in 1971, the tune has become the most streamed track in the group’s hit-heavy catalog

Chrissie Hynde on her unforgettable first meeting with Lemmy — and the one band he truly loved
By Phil Weller Published
Before he was shattering decibels with Motörhead, Lemmy was chasing Liverpudlian girls who were obsessed with the new band in town

Ritchie Blackmore recalls when George Harrison jammed with Deep Purple
By Phil Weller Published
Watch Harrison perform with the British hard rockers on an energetic version of Little Richard’s "Lucille" in 1984

EXCLUSIVE: Ritchie Blackmore reveals the story behind his emotional Deep Purple reunion: “I think we realized it could be the last time we see each other”
By Gary Graff Published
In a new Guitar Player interview, Blackmore describes the joy of his "Smoke on the Water" performance: “I was there to heal any wounds — but there weren’t any wounds”
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