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Roger McGuinn said Bob Dylan didn't recognize his own song when the Byrds performed it for him
The Byrds' founder talked to us about the origins of folk-rock, the allure of 12-string Rickenbackers and his eternal love of folk music
The “accidental” 1976 smash hit created by a virtuoso rock group and the most recorded guitarist in history
Louie Shelton and the founding members of Toto didn’t think the song had “a chance in hell” of succeeding. A DJ proved them wrong
Dr. John on the fight that nearly killed his guitar-playing dreams — and set him on a new path to music immortality
Years before he scored his 1973 hit, Mac Rebennack was in the wrong place at the wrong time — and changed his life forever
“We haven’t got a single.” Paul McCartney recalls how the Beatles gave the Rolling Stones their first hit
McCartney says the bands’ supposed rivalry was largely invented by the press as London’s ’60s rock scene exploded.
“We were gonna be the American Led Zeppelin — and he couldn’t take it.” Sammy Hagar on the torment of Ronnie Montrose
The Red Rocker shares insights into Montrose, Joe Satriani, Neal Schon and Vic Johnson as he recalls four guitar greats he’s played with
"She has the guts to sit in that seat." Geddy Lee defends Rush's choice of Anika Nilles
Lee knows some fans will never accept a drummer other than Neil Peart but says Nilles was the only person Rush considered for their return
Linda Perry says she threw Billy Corgan out of a Courtney Love session
The songwriter and producer says Corgan’s “God’s gift to rock and roll” attitude brought the session to a halt
“The man shaving my balls didn’t tell me.” Robert Fripp says he’s still baffled by his bizarre hospital mystery
The guitarist notes that he’s in the best shape he’s been in for decades following a heart attack last year — though one part of his treatment still makes no sense.
