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Steve Stevens explains the shocking techniques that made Billy Idol's 'Rebel Yell' a milestone for guitar sound design
Stevens says the 1984 release was a golden opportunity to revolutionize guitar in an era dominated by synths
Neil Giraldo on the guitar-busting drive to cut his most fret-burning solo of all time for Pat Benatar's "Promises in the Dark"
One of many standout tracks co-written by Benatar and Giraldo, it features the solo that's universally considered his career best
Brian May said Freddie Mercury edged him out of this chart-topping Queen hit.
John Lennon reportedly said the tune spurred him into recording again, resulting in his final album, 1980’s 'Double Fantasy'
Steven Wilson on David Gilmour and remixing ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii — MCMLXXII'
The legendary concert film has been digitally remastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage and paired with Wilson's revealing new mixes
Ian Anderson explains how an old Dave Brubeck jazz tune inspired him to write Jethro Tull’s biggest hit
Tull’s leader thought using the 5/4 rhythm from Brubeck’s “Take Five” would be commercial suicide, but listeners proved him wrong
Brian May makes a surprise appearance at Coachella to perform Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"
The guitarist had teased his appearance with the singer on Instagram. But apparently not everyone in the audience was as excited to see May as Boone had hoped
Paul McCartney explains how the Beatles introduced harmonized guitar leads to rock and roll with one remarkable song
Absent from rock for years before the Fabs used them, dual lead lines would eventually be embraced by 1970s guitarists ranging from Brian May to Tom Scholz
Christopher Cross covering for a sick Ritchie Blackmore on Deep Purple's first U.S. show
The man behind "Ride Like the Wind" gets support for his tale from Eric Johnson, whose band opened for Deep Purple that night
