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Dolly Parton on the award-winning hit song she wrote without a guitar, using only her fingernails
By Elizabeth Swann published
The country icon and film star picked up an honorary Oscar over the weekend for her humanitarian work

Joe Bonamassa says this one talent is what made B.B. King a guitar virtuoso
By Phil Weller published
Virtuosity comes in many shapes and forms, Bonamassa says, noting King's uncanny ability

As Martin Barre drops his memoir, the former Jethro Tull guitarist talks Jack White, Jimi Hendrix... and his secret gig with Paul McCartney
By Gary Graff last updated
Available now in the U.K., Barre’s autobiography is heavy on guitars, gear and growing up

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

As Joe Walsh auctions off a career’s worth of guitars and gear, he riffs on the Eagles’ future and sharing the stage with Vince Gill
By Gary Graff published
The hitmaker, who plays his ninth VetsAid concert on Saturday, is hoping to release some new solo music during 2026

It failed to chart when it came out in 1979. Here's why Robert Smith and the Cure’s timeless pop song is suddenly surging today
By Elizabeth Swann last updated
Smith — who got a boost at Olivia Rodrigo’s Glastonbury show this past summer — says the tune’s rebellious message is as valid now as when he wrote it

Queen’s Brian May on the “fireball” guitarist who affected him like no other
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist blew May’s mind long before Jimi Hendrix changed the game forever

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters comes under fire by Ozzy Osbourne’s grieving family over his recent comments about the late Black Sabbath singer
By Elizabeth Swann published
It's not the first time Waters has been jabbed for his comments — David Gilmour and his wife took him to task in 2023
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