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John Fogerty on the band that nearly ruined CCR’s Woodstock set — and the audience member who saved the show
By Elizabeth Swann published
Delayed by the previous act’s trouble-plagued set, CCR went on past midnight to find the audience dead asleep

Inside Paul McCartney’s drug bust and the former Beatles’ decision to stop touring
By Joe Bosso last updated
Former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber sheds light on McCartney’s life as the band was coming to an end

David Gilmour on Pink Floyd’s difficult years trying to follow up The Dark Side of the Moon
By Phil Weller published
Gilmour blames fame and lethargy for the two years it took for Pink Floyd to record their followup

Buddy Guy on the warning he gave Jimi Hendrix before he went into the British blues clubs
By Phil Weller published
The pair became great friends, but there was one key difference in their approach to the electric blues

Joe Bonamassa says this crowd-pleasing guitar trick is over and done — with one exception
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist shared his insights on reading the room, and knowing the difference between showing off and entertaining

Samantha Fish names the five guitar players she says will keep the blues alive
By Phil Weller published
She’s been backed by Joe Bonamassa and Slash, but who is she backing as the next generation of blues greats?

As Rush prepare for their 2026 tour, Alex Lifeson recalls the group’s most complex song — and the bizarre dreams that inspired their music
By Joe Matera published
The guitarist said his weekly jams with bassist Geddy Lee helped him “fall in love with the idea of playing again”

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: Amazon's massive sales event has officially ended
By Chris Barnes last updated
If you missed out on the action don't worry, there are still loads of great guitar gear deals to take advantage of

Ritchie Blackmore is heading out on tour after his health scares. Here's how he plans to do it
By Phil Weller published
Blackmore’s Night will play six shows this November, but Blackmore’s recent ailments have dictated where they play

Hurry! When they're gone, they're gone. These dirt-cheap Prime Day pedal deals end today – build a killer budget pedalboard with stomps starting from just $27.99!
By Daryl Robertson published
Cheap pedals just got even cheaper with Amazon slashing the prices of Joyo, Mooer, Donner and more this Prime Day
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