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Bryan Adams wanted his "Summer of '69" Les Paul back. More than 15 years after he sold it, this happened
By Phil Weller published
A love affair with Strats saw him sell the hit-making guitar, only to get it back decades later under the strangest circumstances

Why a mid-priced and “ugly” Mexican Strat is causing a stir at Norman’s Rare Guitars
By Phil Weller published
This limited-edition Jimi Hendrix tribute model bears a striking Ultraviolet finish that will put off most buyers — until they plug the guitar in and play it

Don Felder says his follow-up to "Hotel California" would have taken the Eagles to new heavy-metal heights
By Phil Weller published
Felder would have a hit with the song years later when it was resurrected and released as "Heavy Metal" for the 1981 film of the same name

David Gilmour says he never learned to play one of his most iconic Pink Floyd guitar solos. Here’s why
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist says that when it comes to performing live, he has a different approach that makes rote repetition unnecessary

David Bowie on how he almost got former Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney back together in 1974
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Bowie and the ex-Beat;es discussed forming a trio at a time when Lennon was hungering to collaborate on music for the first time in years

Pete Townshend’s substitute guitarist reveals the highs and lows of his time in the Who
By Joe Matera published
Atomic Rooster guitarist Steve “Boltz” Bolton was hired to play on the group’s star-studded 1989 tour — if he could survive the rehearsals

Tom Petty played with George Harrison and Bob Dylan. But Crosby, Stills & Nash was the one act that left him literally shaking
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Petty's high regard for Stephen Stills dated back to their days as musicians on the Gainesville, Florida rock scene

Rita Coolidge on how Bob Dylan’s quirky habit confused everyone during the making of his worldwide hit "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The singer saw Dylan's unusual ways up close while working with him on the 1973 film 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'
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