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George Harrison on the “greatest guitar solo” of all time — and the player who left a lasting impression on him
By Phil Weller published
As the Beatles return to the screen this week, we recall the guitarist whose gear choices, chord changes and lead lines inspired the Quiet Beatle most of all

“There isn’t a cure.” Great White guitarist Mark Kendall says he has Stage 4 cancer
By Elizabeth Swann published
The "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" guitarist got his diagnosis a few months ago but waited until he knew more to give a health update

Micky Dolenz on the worst tour match-up in rock history: the time Jimi Hendrix opened for the Monkees
By Gary Graff last updated
The singer says he’s “the one to blame for that little bit of insane rock and roll trivia”

The guitar legend who launched David Bowie and John Lennon to the top of the charts, got high with Paul McCartney and talked back to Chuck Berry
By Andrew Daly last updated
Carlos Alomar reveals the stories behind some of his wildest adventures with rock and roll royalty

Giles Martin tells what happened behind the scenes of the Fab Four's final single
By Gary Graff published
Martin and director Oliver Murray shed light on Anthology's new Episode 9 and the Beatles' final record release

Vince Gill offers thanks and jokes as he wins the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at last night's CMAs
By Phil Weller published
Brandi Carlisle and George Strait were among those who paid tribute to the music icon

Gene Simmons says he has one regret about how he treated the late Ace Frehley
By Phil Weller published
The bassist explains there were many reasons he avoided taking action when it might have done some good

Derek Trucks on the musician and instrument that made him a better slide player
By Phil Weller published
One player in particular had as much impact on his sound as Duane Allman and Elmore James
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