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“That's a form of abuse.” Sting says he won’t leave his $245 million fortune to his kids
By Phil Weller published
The former Police frontman says trust funds can become “albatrosses” that undermine a child’s drive to work

“It would lift me up so I could work that night.” Eric Clapton says Jeff Beck pulled him out of a late-career slump
By Phil Weller published
Clapton says he was struggling during a 2020s tour — until nightly YouTube clips of Beck’s performances changed his mindset

“You are Robert Smith from the Cure!” Mick Jagger recalls the unexpected moment that led to a Rolling Stones collaboration
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The Stones frontman shared the story during a chat on Tuesday with Conan O’Brien in Brooklyn to announce the band’s new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’

“There was a box of cocaine on every shelf.” Robben Ford on his wild sessions with George Harrison
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says joining Harrison’s 1974 band after playing with Joni Mitchell exposed him to chaotic studio nights during the ill-fated ‘Dark Horse’ era.

“It’s sacrosanct.” St. Vincent says Larry Carlton’s Steely Dan guitar solo should be played note-for-note
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist argues that some recordings are so definitive they shouldn’t be reinterpreted — even by the players performing them.

Guitar Center reveals the riffs customers play most — and “Stairway to Heaven” isn’t No. 1
By Elizabeth Swann published
CEO Gabe Dalporto says the retailer surveyed store staff nationwide about the songs they hear constantly from customers trying out guitars.

“It felt like there were insects in my legs.” Peter Frampton recalls the moment he knew something was wrong
By Christopher Scapelliti published
As he prepares to release his album ‘Carry the Light,’ the guitarist says the strange sensation came years before he was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis

“Look up!” Olivia Rodrigo reveals the hidden note Jack White left in her ‘SNL’ dressing room
By Elizabeth Swann published
White texted her a hint, prompting a full-scale search of the dressing room ceiling and closets
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