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Win tickets to an all-star tribute to David Lindley led by Papa Mali and Wally Ingram in New Orleans
By Jimmy Leslie published
Guitar Player Presents an all-star cast at Papa Mali’s New Orleans birthday bash. It’s a special Jazz Fest after party at Chickie Wah Wah on Sunday, May 3

Ritchie Blackmore explains how Jeff Beck “cheated” — and set the tone for a generation of players to follow
By Phil Weller published
The former Deep Purple man hasn’t always had kind words to say about his peers, but this legend was on another level in his book

Bruce Springsteen celebrates the Doors, the E Street Band, Patti Smith and others at the American Music Honors
By Robert Dye published
Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt and Doors drummer John Densmore perform “Light My Fire” as others are honored at the Springsteen Center’s annual event

The mystery fuzz pedal that Jake E. Lee got from Paul Gilbert
By Phil Weller published
The unbranded pedal is strange and unpredictable, and Lee likes it that way

Billy Corgan makes a rallying cry against A.I., comparing its use to doing a “deal with the devil”
By Phil Weller published
The Smashing Pumpkins guitarist has issues a warning about what AI could mean for working musicians

Geddy Lee recalls his funniest Alex Lifeson story
By Phil Weller published
The band are readying their first tour in over a decade, but Lifeson is unlikely to make this mistake again

Joe Bonamassa calls on LA locals to help session player Mason Stoops retrieve his stolen gear
By Phil Weller published
Three of his most cherished guitars are among those stolen from the Highland Park neighborhood, and JoBo is using his following to help track the loot down

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley on their avatar show, new songs, and being bigger than Mickey Mouse
By Phil Weller published
The band have teased more details about their $200m avatar extravaganza, and said when they expect it to launch
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