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“There was a box of cocaine on every shelf.” Robben Ford on his wild sessions with George Harrison
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says joining Harrison’s 1974 band after playing with Joni Mitchell exposed him to chaotic studio nights during the ill-fated ‘Dark Horse’ era.

“It’s sacrosanct.” St. Vincent says Larry Carlton’s Steely Dan guitar solo should be played note-for-note
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist argues that some recordings are so definitive they shouldn’t be reinterpreted — even by the players performing them.

Guitar Center reveals the riffs customers play most — and “Stairway to Heaven” isn’t No. 1
By Elizabeth Swann published
CEO Gabe Dalporto says the retailer surveyed store staff nationwide about the songs they hear constantly from customers trying out guitars.

“It felt like there were insects in my legs.” Peter Frampton recalls the moment he knew something was wrong
By Christopher Scapelliti published
As he prepares to release his album ‘Carry the Light,’ the guitarist says the strange sensation came years before he was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis

“Look up!” Olivia Rodrigo reveals the hidden note Jack White left in her ‘SNL’ dressing room
By Elizabeth Swann published
White texted her a hint, prompting a full-scale search of the dressing room ceiling and closets

“She was a shining talent.” Beverley Martyn, British folk singer who worked with Jimmy Page and Nick Drake, dies at 79
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The London folk-scene standout appeared on Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bookends’ and finally released her own solo album in 2014

“Clear and unequivocal.” Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose royalty lawsuit over their classic recordings
By Christopher Scapelliti published
High Court rejects claims from Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell’s estates over decades-old payments

Billy Strings details the “dumb ass mistake” that has forced four show postponements
By Phil Weller published
The bluegrass virtuoso says the accident happened moments after leaving the stage at Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena.
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