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Kip Winger photographed backstage in 1989

He was a punchline on MTV in the ’90s. Now symphony orchestras play his music

By Phil Weller last updated

Kip Winger went from hair-metal joke to Grammy-nominated classical composer — and has the accolades to back him up

Guitarists
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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Alan Merrill of Anglo-American pop group Arrows, 1975. The band had their own TV series on Granada ITV from 1976 to 1977.

“I Wanted to Say It Loud and Clear”: Alan Merrill on Writing “I Love Rock ’N’ Roll”

By Mark McStea published

The amazing story of Joan Jett’s runaway hit.

Guitarists
Marc Bolan with Gibson Les Paul in 1972.

Watch this Unmissable Film of Marc Bolan Playing His Late ‘50s Gibson Les Paul with T. Rex in the Heyday of Glam Rock

By Rod Brakes published

Video This rare concert footage captures the band at the height of their success,

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