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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

“It was magic.” Jack Bruce on the day he met Eric Clapton and how the guitarist changed his way of listening and playing
By Tom Mulhern published
Bruce recalled the very first jam between Cream's future members at the Windsor Jazz Festival

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

Keith Richards’ and Elton John’s long-running feud began with one disastrous Rolling Stones gig
By Elizabeth Swann published
Elton had been invited onstage to play one song .He stayed for another 10, earning Richards ire for decades to come

Kris Kristofferson on what really happened when he landed a helicopter in Johnny Cash’s yard to get his demo tape heard
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The late singer-songwriter’s stunt would ultimately earn him the opportunity to quit his job and become a full-time musician

From jamming with David Gilmour to getting guitar lessons from Keith Richards — one guitarist lived out every player’s fantasies
By Gary Graff published
Former record exec Paul Rappaport recounts his adventures with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and other rock legends in his new memoir, ‘Gliders Over Hollywood’

Robbie McIntosh reveals his “pinch me” moment as lead guitarist on Paul McCartney’s first-ever solo tour
By Joe Bosso published
The former Pretenders guitarist was recommended to the job by his previous boss — McCartney pal Chrissie Hynde
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