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Scrote (left), Todd Rundgren (center) and Adrian Belew (right) perform onstage during the 'Celebrating Bowie Tour' at Saban Theatre on October 07, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California

“I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie

By Mark McStea published

The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show

Talking Heads 'Remain in Light' album artwork

“It’s Still a Record That Stands up Today, Very, Very Well:” Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison Talk ‘Remain in Light’

By Joe Bosso published

The pair celebrate the Talking Heads’ 1980 milestone with a special live performance

Todd Rundgren performing at Maritime Hall in San Francisco on June 11, 2000.

Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance.

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Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster

“I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker

By Art Thompson published

As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career.

David Bowie (1947 - 2016, left) performing with guitarist Mick Ronson (1946 1993) at a live recording of 'The 1980 Floor Show' for the NBC 'Midnight Special' TV show, at The Marquee Club in London, with a specially invited audience of Bowie fanclub members, 20th October 1973.

Mick Ronson: the Rise and Fall of Glam-Rock’s Greatest Guitarist

By Max Bell published

In 1970, he changed the career of David Bowie and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey and more.

Ronson's 'Ziggy Stardust' guitar as photographed by Lisa S. Johnson and featured in her book '108 Rock Star Guitars.' The body still shows signs of Ronson's message and signature from when he gave it to the Hard Rock Cafe. Johnson's latest book is 'Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock,' edited by Brad Tolinski.

The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom

By Christopher Scapelliti published

How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.

David Bowie albums 'Space Oddity,' 'The Man Who Sold the World,' 'Hunky Dory,' 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,' 'Alladin Sane,' and 'Pin Ups.'

“We Had to Make an Album in Two Weeks!” Legendary Engineer and Producer Ken Scott Recalls the Ascent of David Bowie

By Joe Bosso published

From One-Hit Boy Wonder to the Nazz of Glam and the album that made it all happen: 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.'

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars in 1972 (l-r): guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, David Bowie and drummer Mick Woodmansey

Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo

By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published

Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.

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Jimmy Leslie performing with Spirit Hustler

Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Review

By Art Thompson published

The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model.

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