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Rick Derringer has died. Read our exclusive 2024 interview where he recalled inspiring Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter
Derringer — whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Neil Giraldo and "Weird Al" Yankovic — passed away May 26
David Gilmour on his magical duet playing John Lennon with Paul McCartney
The guitarist recalled a pair of live appearances from the latter half of the 1990s that took place during a lull his career with Pink Floyd and his solo activities
The Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons on the night Townshend picked up a guitar after a gig with the Who
The Doobies’ extended lineup — the first with both Michael McDonald and Tom Johnston — is getting ready to hit the road in June
Goose guitarist Rick Mitarotonda reveals his Sonny Rollins, "never say die" approach to marathon guitar solos
The group's laidback style has led some to call their music "yacht rock." But Mitarotonda reveals the hard work behind their easygoing grooves
Neil Young on his Old Black Les Paul and the amp that's been his go-to for nearly 60 years
The guitarist shared deep details on his Les Paul, Fender Deluxe and Whizzer controller in a classic interview from our archive
Nancy Wilson tells how a transformative Beatles concert set Heart's wheels in motion
As the band prepares to launch the An Evening With Heart spring/summer 2025 U.S. tour, Wilson offered a revealing look into her and Ann's early musical inspirations
How Steve Vai’s compliment made Andy Timmons paranoid about his tuning
As he releases his new album, 'Recovery,' he talks about gear, Jeff Beck and why you don't need to know every scale and mode
Dave Navarro unloads about Jane's Addiction and the shocking night when Perry Farrell attacked him onstage
The guitarist shared his remarks with Guitar Player while discussing his best and worst moments onstage
