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A 1958 Gibson Les Paul George Harrison Used As a "Ransom" Payment – for the Safe Return of His "Lucy" Les Paul – is Hitting the Auction Block
By Jackson Maxwell published
After Lucy – his beloved '57 Les Paul – was stolen from his Beverly Hills home, Harrison purchased this guitar and traded it with Lucy's new owner.

Inside the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 with Steve Miller, St. Vincent, Isley Brothers, Eurythmics and More
By Robert Dye published
The star-studded event kicks off again in style following a two-year postponement.

Gibson Emerges Victorious in Dean Trademark Infringement Lawsuit, is Awarded $4,000 in Damages
By Jackson Maxwell published
An East Texas district court found that Dean violated a number of Gibson trademarks, but also ruled that Gibson had suffered minimal financial damage as a result.

Paul Gilbert's One-of-a-Kind 1987 Ibanez “Ice-Stroyer” Guitar is Back on Sale on Reverb.com
By Jackson Maxwell published
Said to be in excellent condition, the unique hybrid guitar has been listed for $18,500.

New Jimi Hendrix Graphic Novel Set for Release This Summer
By Jackson Maxwell published
Covering the guitar legend's entire life, 'Hendrix: Electric Requiem' was written by Mattia Colombara and features illustrations from Gianluca Maconi.

DigiTech, DOD to Return Following Acquisition by Cor-Tek Corporation
By Jackson Maxwell published
Cor-Tek – the manufacturer of Cort Guitars – said that it hopes to continue manufacturing both brands' most famous products, as well as invest in new ones.

Hendrix Fans Demand Release of “Holy Grail of Lost Films” Documenting Final U.K. Performance
By Rod Brakes published
Video The 1969 concert at the Royal Albert Hall on February 24 was to be the last show in Europe for Hendrix's original line-up.

The Estates of Jimi Hendrix and Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell are Suing Each Other – Here's What's Going On
By Jackson Maxwell published
Heirs of the late musicians are enveloped in a legal battle over copyright and streaming royalties that's taking place on multiple continents.
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