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Ernie Isley reveals the sonic ingredients behind his iconic fuzz guitar tone on the Isley Brothers hit “That Lady”
By Andrew Daly published
The guitarist said he was forced to redo his solo when his first take left no room for the vocals. But it all worked out fine in the end

Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey’s career-changing decision that took the guitarist out of his comfort zone
By Christopher Scapelliti published
When the Detours came to an end, the newly knighted singer decided he was unhappy in his role, forcing Townshend out of his comfort zone

Michael Anthony reveals David Lee Roth's career-saving advice to Eddie Van Halen during Van Halen's early days
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The former Van Halen bassist says the singer was concerned other guitarists would steal Eddie's technique before the guitarist could establish himself

Former Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura is stepping away from music, citing AI as a factor
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The metal guitarist adds she would rather not deal with "the overwhelming amount of ridiculousness that comes with the music industry nowadays"

For Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath’s final show stirs fear and uncertainty
By Elizabeth Swann published
Iommi shared his concerns ahead of Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' concert, and insists the July 5 show is the group's last stand

Just 18, Muireann Bradley is leading a country-blues guitar revival
By Mark McStea published
Despite her young age, the Irish guitarist is the standard bearer for a music form nearly 100 years old

How D.K. Harrell kickstarted a one-man blues guitar revival
By Joe Bosso published
“I want to grab people and make them feel good,” Harrell says. “Blues songs don’t have to be sad to resonate"

Don Felder recalls the fight with Glenn Frey that brought the Eagles to a guitar-smashing end one night in July 1980
By Gary Graff published
Frey griped that Felder chose his cheapest guitar to break. Felder counters that he had no choice, thanks to a deal Frey cut with Takamine

“Not since the Renaissance.” Gene Simmons on the group he calls the best in over 200 years
By Elizabeth Swann published
The Kiss bassist looks beyond the band’s success with a keen eye on their creativity and songwriting

Nancy Wilson responds after police arrest suspect in Heart's gear theft — but there’s still no sign of the missing guitar and mandolin
By Elizabeth Swann published
Police arrested New Jersey resident Garfield Bennett on Wednesday after seeing him attempt to sell the stolen Telecaster and Gibson mandolin in Atlantic City
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