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Brian May on the time Freddie Mercury shocked Queen onstage — and stole the spotlight from the biggest show on Earth
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Queen were a late addition to the star-studded lineup. But Mercury’s viral moment made them the one act everyone was left talking about

Did John Lennon really think Paul McCartney was talking to him in this 1976 chart-topping hit?
By Phil Weller published
Their breakup and reconciliation led both to wonder at times about hidden meanings in their lyrics

Eddie Van Halen had a legion of copyists. But when one of his idols began to steal his solos, he put a stop to it
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist refused to meet Ed's demands and paid the price for it

Steve Morse is adapting to playing with arthritis, but says “my time of doing the performance grind is closing"
By Phil Weller published
The virtuoso believes his issues are the result of “practicing about 10,000 notes a day for decades”

Joe Bonamassa made up a lesson on the spot. It became every guitar player’s must-see video on how to get the most out of the instrument
By Phil Weller published
All he wanted was a martini, but he first showed players why they aren’t getting the most out of their Les Pauls

“The medical examiner is now investigating.” The death of Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is under official investigation
By Elizabeth Swann published
Officials hope to finalize the cause of the guitarist's passing in about three weeks

Jake E. Lee said this was the most “frustrating” thing about his final chapter in Ozzy Osbourne’s band
By Phil Weller published
His next band, Badlands, would prove to be the perfect antidote

Robin Trower on the secret behind every great power trio, from Cream to Rush
By Phil Weller published
The blues great has played in a number of trios and names the one thing every player must do to make it work
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