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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.

“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.

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.

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.

“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.'

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.

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 Review
By Art Thompson published
The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model.
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