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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

How John Lennon and George Harrison's early Beatles guitars found their way onto an obscure psychedelic rock album
By Phil Weller published
The Shulman brothers' group secretly recorded with the Beatles' gear, including Harrison’s Gretsch Duo Jet and Lennon's Rickenbacker 325

Zakk Wylde reveals his final message from Ozzy as Pantera cancel tour dates to grieve
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has a lot to thank “Dad” for, and he’s asked for time with his family to mourn the loss of one of heavy metal’s greatest icons

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the hidden charms of modern guitars — and how a Squier Tele beat out a bazillion-dollar model from 1958
By Phil Weller published
The Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, and session legend has had a storied career, and it’s taught him what makes a guitar great

Mike Campbell on the Tom Petty song that stunned him at every performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist also shared details behind the hit song that gave the Heartbreakers their greatest challenge in the studio

Brian May on why one of Queen’s most triumphant tracks didn’t need a guitar solo
By Phil Weller published
The song finds May’s guitar parts and Mercury’s vocals locking horns, but he says an out-and-out guitar solo was never considered

How Elvis Costello helped Paul McCartney find his inner darkness in a decade of mediocrity
By Phil Weller published
As the ‘90s dawned, Macca's hit-and-miss solo career needed a shot in the arm. A partnership with rock's sharpest wit seemed made to order

Brian May says he can’t compete with the world’s best shredders, but his alternative approach means he doesn’t have to
By Phil Weller published
The rise of virtuoso guitarists inspired him to explore a very different side of guitar playing

When Randy Rhoads died, Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis found himself hired overnight to become Ozzy Osbourne's new guitarist
By Jas Obrecht published
Gillis was flown overnight to audition for Ozzy, only to find he was the sole contender for the job. He scored the gig after playing one song
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