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Gene Simmons makes a stunning claim about the author of Kiss's all-time biggest hit
By Phil Weller published
It‘s been 50 years since its release, but Simmons says he wants to finally set the record straight

How Steve Vai shocked Brian May by revealing their early 1970s encounter
By Phil Weller published
Vai has been gifted a highly customized take on May’s iconic Red Special, and it’s sent him down memory lane

How a Kiss guitar legend decided to charge fans more than $4,000 to buy his new record
By Elizabeth Swann published
Titled ‘Guitarmageddon,’ the 18-track album is his first new music in 20 years. But you'll have to shell out $200 per track — plus shipping — to hear it

How Jimi Hendrix inspired Duane Allman — and why his blues trio never came to fruition
By Phil Weller published
Hendrix left a lasting impression on the slide guitar maestro, but soon learned his calling was far from power trios

Win tickets to see Matteo Mancuso perform at Guitar Player Presents in Southern California after NAMM 2026
By Jimmy Leslie published
The Italian guitar phenom makes a rare trip stateside and performs at stunning Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, January 27

Joe Bonamassa on the blues giant who made him the guitarist he is today
By Phil Weller published
The rockabilly star taught the 11-year-old future blues whiz some key lessons

The secret sound that has David Bowie’s “‘Heroes’” surging on the charts following its ‘Stranger Things’ appearance
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Producer Tony Visconti reveals how Robert Fripp’s guitar work made the 1977 song a timeless anthem

Don Was says this modern-day guitar hero “might be better than George Harrison”
By Phil Weller published
The producer worked with Harrison while producing Bob Dylan in 1990 and says the parallels are noteworthy
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