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“The problem was that Jim Gordon got Eric into heroin and things just bogged down.” Behind late Dave Mason’s work with Derek and the Dominos and Jimi Hendrix
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Mason, who died on April 19, was present for some of rock’s big moments, including the formation of the Dominos and the making of Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower”

Steve Lukather tears up remembering how his dad gave up a new car to buy him his first good guitar
By Phil Weller published
The future Toto guitarist got the instrument he’d dreamed of thanks to his father’s major sacrifice

Ritchie Blackmore explains how Jeff Beck “cheated” — and set the tone for a generation of players to follow
By Phil Weller published
The former Deep Purple man hasn’t always had kind words to say about his peers, but this legend was on another level in his book

Todd Rundgren reflects on Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and the moment he nearly jammed with Hendrix
By Gary Graff published
As he nears the 50th anniversary of ‘Faithful,’ his tribute to 1960s classic rock, the songwriter and producer recalls the guitar heroes who shaped him

Linda Perry still feels the power of “What’s Up?” — nearly 35 years later
By Andrew Daly published
The producer and songwriter behind hits by Pink and Christina Aguilera is about to release her first album in over 25 years.

Inside Prince’s band: fines, fear and one incredible guitar lesson
By Art Thompson published
Mike Scott remembers the relentless standards and tough love of Prince, who died 10 years ago on April 21

Waddy Wachtel on his 1970s adventures with Warren Zevon — from Robert Johnson’s licks to “Werewolves of London”
By Gary Graff published
Before making ‘Excitable Boy,’ the guitarist clashed with Zevon, jammed all night on Everly Brothers tour stops and learned the blues from one of rock’s sharpest songwriters.

How Stevie Ray Vaughan won over David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ sessions — with guitar and Texas BBQ
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Producer Nile Rodgers recalls how the young blues guitarist instantly understood his role on Bowie’s 1983 blockbuster
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