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The Met refutes Mick Taylor’s claims that he ever owned the “Keithburst” Les Paul as it prepares to exhibit the historic guitar
By Phil Weller published
Taylor is said to be “mystified” that his guitar, stolen during the 'Exile on Main Street' sessions, ended up in the museum’s collection, but the museum tells a different tale

Keith Richards’ and Elton John’s long-running feud began with one disastrous Rolling Stones gig
By Elizabeth Swann published
Elton had been invited onstage to play one song .He stayed for another 10, earning Richards ire for decades to come

From jamming with David Gilmour to getting guitar lessons from Keith Richards — one guitarist lived out every player’s fantasies
By Gary Graff published
Former record exec Paul Rappaport recounts his adventures with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and other rock legends in his new memoir, ‘Gliders Over Hollywood’

Keith Richards on Jimmy Page and the one thing he said kept Led Zeppelin from taking flight
By Phil Weller published
The guitarists may have a great mutual respect for one another, but their respective comments shine a light on their different approaches to rock and roll

For Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page and Bob Dylan, Live Aid was a case of bad vibes for a good cause
By Gary Graff published
We look back at a few of the big guitar moments from the global music event, held 40 years ago on July 13

Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page played this stolen 1959 Les Paul. Now it’s turned up in the collection of a famous museum
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The guitar, which appeared on the Stones' 1964 Ed Sullivan Show appearance, was stolen during the making of 1972's 'Exile on Main St.'

Keith Richards on how acoustic guitars, alternate tunings and a cassette recorder revived the Rolling Stones with a pair of classic hits
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Amid the turmoil of drug busts and music missteps in 1967, Richards dug deeper into acoustic guitar and pushed the Stones in a new direction

Brian Jones, Mick Taylor or Ronnie Wood? Keith Richards says one guitarist was the wrong fit
By Christopher Scapelliti published
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