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Mick Ralphs on the influence of Leslie West and the glorious guitars that rocked Mott the Hoople and Bad Company
By Jas Obrecht published
In our 1979 interview, the guitarist told us about his key axes — from his first "misfortune" to the Les Paul Standards that graced his collection in the 1970s

Mick Ralphs on how David Bowie unintentionally led to the formation of Bad Company
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
When Bowie's assistance led Mott the Hoople to fame, Ralphs found success in the glitter-rock world was a dead end

Mick Ralphs, founding guitarist with Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, has died at age 81
By Joe Matera published
Ian Hunter tells how Ralphs' stolen guitar inspired one of Mott's biggest all-time hits — "All the Way From Memphis"

The Best Guitar Moments of 1972
By Chris Buono published
From Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Steve Howe to Neil Young, Elliott Randall and Paul Simon, we pay homage to some of 1972’s greatest in this essential 50th anniversary tribute lesson
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