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Robert Fripp issues a hilarious response to the claim that King Crimson is in the studio making a new record
By Phil Weller published
Jakko Jakszyk’s comments about a forthcoming album have since been quashed by the band’s management, and now Fripp has weighed in as well

Carlos Santana says Stevie Ray Vaughan begged him to play his #007 Dumble amp from beyond the grave
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist believes SRV just wanted to feel the joy of playing guitar — and pushing air — one more time

Zakk Wylde says his famous bull’s-eye guitar — used on Ozzy Osbourne's records — was the result of a design mistake
By Phil Weller published
Dubbed the Grail, the cream Les Paul Custom was the axe of Zakk's dreams. It's distinctive design pattern went on to become his trademark

Steven Wilson on why remixing classic Sabbath albums is impossible, and what the “fascinating” alternative is
By Phil Weller published
The go-to remixer/remasterer of classic rock albums came up with a fan-pleasing solution when the tapes for nearly half of Sabbath’s ‘Vol. 4’ disappeared

Robert Fripp’s early music experiments were bizarre says King Crimson cofounder Peter Giles
By Phil Weller published
The bassist played a key role in King Crimson’s origin story, and he’s given a rare insight into Fripp's pre-fame days

Guitarist Terry Reid, who rejected Jimmy Page's invitation to join Led Zeppelin, has died
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Best known for a voice that earned him the nickname Superlungs, Reid was Page's first choice for a singer in Led Zeppelin

The Met refutes Mick Taylor’s claims that he ever owned the “Keithburst” Les Paul as it prepares to exhibit the historic guitar
By Phil Weller published
Taylor is said to be “mystified” that his guitar, stolen during the 'Exile on Main Street' sessions, ended up in the museum’s collection, but the museum tells a different tale

Joe Bonamassa compares Ozzy Osbourne to the godfather of British blues
By Elizabeth Swann published
The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution
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