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Eddie Van Halen shot down a film soundtrack near the end of his life, saying he hadn't been playing much
By Phil Weller published
The news confirms Sammy Hagar's comments that the guitarist had lost interest in the instrument

“I know there's gotta be at least another Aerosmith gig.” Joe Perry says the Boston rockers aren’t finished yet
By Phil Weller published
The guiatrist says discussions about a return happen every week... but the situation is complex

With $800 off a Gibson Custom Flying V, $900 off the Rich Robinson Martin D-28, and $1,200 off a wild Boss guitar synth, Sweetwater's 4th of July sale goes harder than any I've covered this year
By Daryl Robertson published
Score up to 60% off big-name brands in Sweetwater's colossal Independence Day sale

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: All of the best early Prime Day sales and July 4th bargains for guitarists
By Chris Barnes last updated
Prime Day is just over the horizon, but the early deals are already starting to land – save now on big brands

He put his father’s ashes in the neck of his Fender Telecaster guitar
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist found a fitting way to honor his father, who would travel far afield to see his son perform with his metal bands

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson says Eric Clapton and Cream are the birthplace of prog rock
By Phil Weller published
He notes that Jethro Tull shed their folk and blues beginnings in favor of more experimental music after Clapton paved the way

Paul McCartney names his three favorite albums
By Phil Weller published
The trio of albums, released across four years, has left an indelible mark on the Beatle

Graham Nash says this is his most selfless song for Crosby, Stills & Nash
By Phil Weller published
What the guitarist saw upon returning to his home country moved him to write the song David Crosby says is most indicative of his character

“They sent me two 5150 amps. They sounded great for about 10 seconds, then they were fried!” Uli John Roth on his amp-destroying Sky guitar
By Phil Weller published
Featuring quadruple-coil active pickups and 38 frets, the guitar is unlike any other, and not all amps were ready for its power
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