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Pattie Boyd, muse to George Harrison and Eric Clapton, just saw Clapton play “Layla” live 37 years after their breakup
By Elizabeth Swann published
The former model who inspired classic songs attended one of Clapton’s intimate U.K. warm-up shows where she heard the tunes he wrote about her

Violet Grohl may be the daughter of a Foo Fighter, but she has another star to thank for her guitar-playing craft
By Phil Weller last updated
She may be the daughter of a Foo Fighter, but Violet Grohl has another star to thank for her guitar-playing craft. Her new album comes out in May

How Larry Carlton got the ES-335 behind countless hits
By Phil Weller last updated
As the session ace’s career took off, he needed an upgrade, and the guitar has been by his side ever since

Ritchie Blackmore on his backstage encounters with Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
The former Deep Purple guitarist says Van Halen was a “humble” player who “always used to underestimate himself”

How Joe Walsh brought friendly competition — and a little hotel-room chaos — to the Eagles
By Phil Weller published
His arrival marked the formation of the band's most sucessful line-up, but his offstage antics got them barred from some of their favorite hotels

Nuno Bettencourt says he’s just discovered a generational talent
By Phil Weller published
The Extreme man has shared a series of his videos on Instagram, which he says have “stopped me in my tracks”

Earl Slick on his first gig with David Bowie, filling Mick Ronson’s shoes — and why making ‘Station to Station’ was “every man for himself”
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is set to honor the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s passing this November, leading him to reflect on his first tenure in the band

Steve Lukather tears up remembering how his dad gave up a new car to buy him his first good guitar
By Phil Weller published
The future Toto guitarist got the instrument he’d dreamed of thanks to his father’s major sacrifice
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