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Jack White’s surprising reason why he avoided the guitars everyone else was playing
By Phil Weller published
White explains how rejecting iconic guitars helped him carve out his identity — and why he has no regrets.

Dweezil Zappa on the time Jeff Beck damaged a priceless vintage Strat before his eyes – and didn’t care
By Phil Weller published
The virtuoso loved to play guitars, but he didn’t give them any special treatment

Jack Osbourne reveals the moment at Ozzy’s final gig that defined his partnership with Tony Iommi
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is the only person in the world who could have said what he did to the Prince of Darkness and get away with it

Tommy Emmanuel on the guitar he received from a dying superfan — and how it ended his year’s-long search to honor his own heroes
By Phil Weller published
The guitar has a poignant origin story and has since become a cherished part of Emmanuel’s recording arsenal

As singer Paul Rodgers rejects Van Halen album offer, bassist Michael Anthony says the music should remain as it is
By Phil Weller published
The former Bad Company vocalist begged off contributing to the record, but there may be other singers up for consideration

Lucinda Williams on her post-stroke health and her new album’s “battle cry” for troubled times
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The singer-songwriter opens up about her struggles with performance and the urgency at the heart of her latest collection of songs

Jack White on his eight-year search for a piece of gear no one knew existed
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has also revealed his hack for discovering obscure gear before it becomes common knowledge

Alex Van Halen offers fresh insight into the new Van Halen album – and Steve Lukather’s role in it
By Phil Weller published
The album project was revealed in March 2025, and Alex says they’re now looking for a vocalist
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