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How Tesla's Frank Hannon rediscovered his love of recording by making an album entirely on his phone
By Jimmy Leslie published
Recovering from loss and chased out of his home by hurricanes, Frank Hannon tracked his new album with just his smartphone and a portable microphone

Sounchecks, warm-ups and going to bed at 5am: How Ben Harper survives touring
By Jimmy Leslie published
Sounchecks, warm-ups and going to bed at 5am: How Ben Harper survives touring

How an unreleased John Lennon demo saw three-quarters of the Beatles write a song together, 40 years after Lennon's death
By Phil Weller published
Starr was shocked to hear what Lennon said in the original demo tape, and saw it as a sign to get the Beatles back together in a roundabout way

“It shows you what you can do with two chords”: Did Van Halen's Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love really start life as a parody of the Ramones?
By Phil Weller published
“The whole song is just that one lick throughout,” says Michael Anthony. "It was kind of like a nod to punk."

"He kicked our ass…" Joe Perry and Brad Whitford on the time Aerosmith were schooled by Rory Gallagher
By Phil Weller published
They say the Irish blues guitar great probably played the gig of his life, and Aerosmith were unable to muster a response

“They're derivative, and they think too much of themselves”: What Paul McCartney thought of Oasis…
By Phil Weller published
When Oasis fired shots at the Beatles, Paul McCartney didn’t take it lying down

"Try. Listen. Be patient. Don't worry about playing fast…" Back in 1974, Les Paul offered seven timeless bits of advice for guitarists
By Les Paul published
Writing for Guitar Player magazine back in 1974, Les Paul offered advice for new guitarists. His timeless tips are as still as equally relevant over half a century later.

Mark Tremonti and falling in love with Dumble amps, and the legacy of Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
The Alter Bridge guitarist on falling in love with Dumble amps, and breaking a decades-old Van Halen tradition with his band's new album
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