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Pete Townshend thought the Who would last two weeks. This was the moment that changed his mind
By Phil Weller published
In a new interview, the guitarist reveals his thoughts about the group's origins and the revelation that showed him the possibilities that lay ahead

How Jimi Hendrix helped the Alice Cooper Band score their first record deal
By Phil Weller published
Jimi's assistance kept a friend out of jail and introduced Cooper to the man who would help his group find fame

Dee Snider on why he got Twisted Sister back together — against all odds
By Christopher Scapelliti published

Guitar Center launches its "biggest sale of the year" with massive Black Friday savings of up to 40% on some of the most popular guitars on the planet
By Daryl Robertson published
Guitar Center's gigantic Black Friday sale is officially here, offering huge savings on Fender, Epiphone, Jackson, PRS and more

Dolly Parton on the “little Martin” that launched her music career — and the country star behind her big break
By Elizabeth Swann published
The country legend and actress is among the select artists featured on a new album celebrating the Grand Ole Opry’s 100 years

A veteran guitarist says Eddie Van Halen copied Ace Frehley. We dismantle the claim with one simple fact
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist sees too many similarities between Ed's magnum opus and Ace's “Shock Me” solo from 'Alive II.' But the timelines don't add up

Zakk Wylde says Ozzy was plotting a return to his ‘No More Tears’ style at the time of his death
By Phil Weller published
The album marked the height of Ozzy's solo years, when Wylde was both his guitarist and co-writer

Near death, Warren Zevon gave away his guitar. It stole the show at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this past Sunday
By Phil Weller published
After inducting the late guitarist and songwriter, David Letterman handed the guitar to the Killers’ Dave Keuning for a rousing performance of Zevon's music

Steve Howe’s top tip for better improvisations takes the complexity out of the art form
By Phil Weller published
The prog-rock hero says players “don’t need much information” if they follow these simple steps

Vince Gill tells how a tragedy brought him his prized 1959 Gibson Les Paul ’Burst
By Christopher Scapelliti published
In a 2017 interview with Guitar Aficionado, the country-rock six-string ace revealed how a sad and deeply personal twist of events brought a prized '59 Les Paul into his life
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