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Robert Fripp’s early music experiments were bizarre says King Crimson cofounder Peter Giles
By Phil Weller published
The bassist played a key role in King Crimson’s origin story, and he’s given a rare insight into Fripp's pre-fame days

Guitarist Terry Reid, who rejected Jimmy Page's invitation to join Led Zeppelin, has died
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Best known for a voice that earned him the nickname Superlungs, Reid was Page's first choice for a singer in Led Zeppelin

The Met refutes Mick Taylor’s claims that he ever owned the “Keithburst” Les Paul as it prepares to exhibit the historic guitar
By Phil Weller published
Taylor is said to be “mystified” that his guitar, stolen during the 'Exile on Main Street' sessions, ended up in the museum’s collection, but the museum tells a different tale

Joe Bonamassa compares Ozzy Osbourne to the godfather of British blues
By Elizabeth Swann published
The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution

How John Lennon and George Harrison's early Beatles guitars found their way onto an obscure psychedelic rock album
By Phil Weller published
The Shulman brothers' group secretly recorded with the Beatles' gear, including Harrison’s Gretsch Duo Jet and Lennon's Rickenbacker 325

Zakk Wylde reveals his final message from Ozzy as Pantera cancel tour dates to grieve
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has a lot to thank “Dad” for, and he’s asked for time with his family to mourn the loss of one of heavy metal’s greatest icons

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the hidden charms of modern guitars — and how a Squier Tele beat out a bazillion-dollar model from 1958
By Phil Weller published
The Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, and session legend has had a storied career, and it’s taught him what makes a guitar great

Mike Campbell on the Tom Petty song that stunned him at every performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist also shared details behind the hit song that gave the Heartbreakers their greatest challenge in the studio
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