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As Martin Barre drops his memoir, the former Jethro Tull guitarist talks Jack White, Jimi Hendrix... and his secret gig with Paul McCartney
By Gary Graff last updated
Available now in the U.K., Barre’s autobiography is heavy on guitars, gear and growing up

As Joe Walsh auctions off a career’s worth of guitars and gear, he riffs on the Eagles’ future and sharing the stage with Vince Gill
By Gary Graff published
The hitmaker, who plays his ninth VetsAid concert on Saturday, is hoping to release some new solo music during 2026

Queen’s Brian May on the “fireball” guitarist who affected him like no other
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist blew May’s mind long before Jimi Hendrix changed the game forever

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters comes under fire by Ozzy Osbourne’s grieving family over his recent comments about the late Black Sabbath singer
By Elizabeth Swann published
It's not the first time Waters has been jabbed for his comments — David Gilmour and his wife took him to task in 2023

Pete Townshend thought the Who would last two weeks. This was the moment that changed his mind
By Phil Weller published
In a new interview, the guitarist reveals his thoughts about the group's origins and the revelation that showed him the possibilities that lay ahead

How Jimi Hendrix helped the Alice Cooper Band score their first record deal
By Phil Weller published
Jimi's assistance kept a friend out of jail and introduced Cooper to the man who would help his group find fame

Dolly Parton on the “little Martin” that launched her music career — and the country star behind her big break
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The country legend and actress is among the select artists featured on a new album celebrating the Grand Ole Opry’s 100 years

A veteran guitarist says Eddie Van Halen copied Ace Frehley. We dismantle the claim with one simple fact
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist sees too many similarities between Ed's magnum opus and Ace's “Shock Me” solo from 'Alive II.' But the timelines don't add up

Zakk Wylde says Ozzy was plotting a return to his ‘No More Tears’ style at the time of his death
By Phil Weller published
The album marked the height of Ozzy's solo years, when Wylde was both his guitarist and co-writer

Near death, Warren Zevon gave away his guitar. It stole the show at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this past Sunday
By Phil Weller published
After inducting the late guitarist and songwriter, David Letterman handed the guitar to the Killers’ Dave Keuning for a rousing performance of Zevon's music
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