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John Fogerty says one word from Bob Dylan convinced him to do something he’d avoided for 15 years
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Bad feelings about his Creedence Clearwater Revival days made him swear off his old hits. Dylan changed everything in a moment

Ronnie Wood on the remark that got him demoted to playing bass in the Jeff Beck Group
By Phil Weller last updated
Forced to switch instruments, Wood embraced the challenge and won praise from none other than Hendrix himself

Jake E. Lee on how he “screwed up” his Ozzy Osbourne audition — but still got the job over George Lynch
By Phil Weller published
Lee admits he was rude and thinks it may have actually helped him win the gig

Paul Rodgers shares details of a last conversation with Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs
By Phil Weller published
The revered blues-rocker passed within weeks of the news Bad Company would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

“There are 100 different ways.” David Gilmour reveals his methods for writing iconic guitar solos — and explains why one approach doesn’t work
By Phil Weller published
Gilmour says he’s come up with his solos through singing, splicing and following inspiration, which offers a lesson for every guitar player

Carl Verheyen on the time Eddie Van Halen borrowed – and nearly destroyed – his Les Paul
By Phil Weller published
The guitarists were performing the same venue when they crossed paths in the 1970s

Rick Beato shares the secrets he's learned sitting next to David Gilmour, Neal Schon and other guitar greats
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
The YouTube sensation told us what he's learned about players by sitting just inches away from them

Jeff Beck gave the perfect response when asked about his guitar of choice
By Phil Weller published
The clip from a 2013 interview is a jaw-dropping watch, and a powerful advert for a guitar he once called "cheap"
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