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- September 8
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- “They gave themselves credit, stuck it on an album and never paid me. It was a little bit disappointing.” John Lennon looked to Frank Zappa for career guidance. Zappa said the former Beatles guitarist got considerably more
- “An illegitimate attempt." New details emerge in Police lawsuit brought by Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland against Sting for over $2 million in royalties
- September 6
- September 5
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- “All the Beatles and all the Stones were there. I thought, This is a bit unusual!” Former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour on his early adventures seeing — and mixing sound for — his idol, Jimi Hendrix
- “I think it’s important to keep reinforcing these things, especially to rock players.” Rick Beato on guitar’s forgotten greats and his upcoming performance at GP Presents. Here’s how to win tickets to see him
- “Someone said, ‘Guitar groups are on the way out, Mr. Epstein.’ That was probably the biggest error in music history.” George Harrison reveals the Beatles' early struggles in a newly discovered interview
- September 4
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- “I’ve got a trove of stuff already. That’s what’s keeping me busy at the moment.” Former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour reveals he’s at work on a new album and offers a timeline for its release
- “I'd sooner have the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, George's album, and Ringo's movies than 'Let It Be' or 'Abbey Road.'” John Lennon said the Beatles wrote better music after the band broke up. Here's why
- “When they told me it was the biggest record ever, I got scared.” Peter Frampton tells Warren Haynes about the “very difficult period” brought about by the monster success of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’
- September 3
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- “It’s one of the best rock songs ever.” Brian May says the spirit of Queen’s Freddie Mercury lives on in these modern glam rockers. Now he’s helped them remake their breakthrough hit
- “I couldn't play it because of my accident.” Tony Iommi on the guitar he was fated to abandon — and why his Gibson SG was perfect for Black Sabbath
- September 2
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- “It has such a great story behind it. There's lots of provenance to this guitar.” Mark Knopfler borrowed this 12-string electric for 50 years and played it on some famous songs with Dire Straits. Now it could be yours
- “I plugged my guitar in, and it was instant feedback.” John McLaughlin on his “disaster” jam session with Jimi Hendrix
- September 1
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- A mind-blowing $3,525 off an exotic Breedlove acoustic is the biggest saving you'll see this Labour Day, but here are 3 guitars you'll actually buy
- “Son, I play a six-string.” This rock and roll legend led Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on a trainwreck performance before a nationally televised audience
- I have no more space at home for another Gibson, but with up to $450 off at Musician's Friend this Labor Day, I can't resist adding another to the collection
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