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Mark Knopfler on the guitar solo he calls even better than Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing"
By Phil Weller published
He says the track, penned for a British comedy film, puts the emphasis on the most important thing every guitar solo needs

Acoustic guitar virtuoso Peppino D’Agostino hopes to help pain sufferers with 'Calm the Storm' music project
By Jimmy Leslie published
The guitarist collaborated with musician and psychologist Dr. Barbara Minton to compose music that would ease chronic pain, migraines and insomnia

Mick Ralphs, founding guitarist with Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, has died at age 81
By Joe Matera published
Ian Hunter tells how Ralphs' stolen guitar inspired one of Mott's biggest all-time hits — "All the Way From Memphis"

Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne insist Black Sabbath is over, but Geezer Butler refuses to rule out more shows
By Phil Weller published
The bassist has come to expect the unexpected, even joking that they could even reunite after they’ve all died

Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith on the 'Number of the Beast' Ibanez Destroyer he got for free — and still uses to this day
By Phil Weller published
Gifted to him while on tour in Japan in the early ‘80s, the guitar has survived a series of scares and is still used on the classic track it was used to record

Carol Kaye dismisses Rock Hall induction as it goes against what she stands for
By Phil Weller published
In a now-deleted Facebook post, she outlined her reasons for boycotting the ceremony later this year

Scott Gorham on how John Sykes' heavy metal thunder gave Thin Lizzy one last chance
By Phil Weller published
Gorham played with some serious guitar talents in Thin Lizzy, but Sykes brought a “fiery” edge like no other

Rudy Sarzo on Randy Rhoads’ relentless drive and unique approach to Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath songs
By Phil Weller published
Rhoads was “too creative” to play songs exactly as they were recorded, his friend says
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