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David Ellefson on Dave Mustaine, surviving Megadeth and what really happened when he was forced out of the thrash metal legends
By Andrew Daly published
The founding bassist says he has no regrets — he just wants credit for his contributions to the group‘s success and legacy

John Fogerty on the letter that inspired him to write his greatest hit song
By Phil Weller published
The missive changed his life in two ways and helped him realize a lifelong dream

Steely Dan’s key guitarist on what happened behind his hit tracks with Walter Becker and Donald Fagen
By Joe Matera published
The ace says he never knew the outcome of a session. ”They would never tell you whether what you played would be kept or not.”

Brian May on the surprising reason Queen refuse to play one of summers’ most celebrated music festivals
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist also gives an update on Queen‘s future touring plans

Police royalties case reveals Sting has paid Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland more than $800,000 since they filed their lawsuit
By Phil Weller published
The case went to the U.K. High Court last week

How Tom Petty broke up his band to form the Heartbreakers — and the musician he left behind
By Andrew Daly published
Fifty years later, former Mudcrutch bassist Charlie Souza still wonders what happened

How Jeff Beck foiled David Bowie’s plans after appearing with him on the biggest night of the Ziggy Stardust tour
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Beck had been Bowie‘s first choice as guitarist in the Spiders From Mars. He proved temperamental to the end

Tim Renwick on his highs and lows with Eric Clapton, David Bowie and Al Stewart
By Joe Matera published
After getting passed up for Bowie‘s Spiders From Mars band, Renwick built a solid career as a journeyman guitarist to the stars
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