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Randy Bachman on sharing guitars and amps with Neil Young as rock and roll upstarts
By Joe Bosso published
They grew up as friends and helped each other learn guitar — but they never played together until they became famous

Paul McCartney names his three favorite albums
By Phil Weller published
The trio of albums, released across four years, has left an indelible mark on the Beatle

Randy Bachman on his jaw-dropping introduction to Stephen Stills at Neil Young’s 70th birthday party
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Bachman and Young have been friends since they were teens in Winnipeg. But he never met Stills until Young’s 70th birthday party

Neil Young on his Old Black Les Paul and the amp that's been his go-to for nearly 60 years
By Jas Obrecht published
The guitarist shared deep details on his Les Paul, Fender Deluxe and Whizzer controller in a classic interview from our archive

“Like Neil Young Said, It’s Better to Burn out Than to Fade Away”: Gary Rossington Remained “The Last Rebel” Whose Presence Through Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Many Incarnations Was Essential
By Gary Graff published
When Gary Rossington died, Lynyrd Skynyrd lost its last link to the band’s hell-raising origins. In this tribute, Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke recall his music, legacy and southern spirit

“He Holds Everything Together”: Neil Young Reveals Why Nils Lofgren Is the Ideal Bandmate
By Art Thompson published
Video A brief history of the timeless partnership between Neil and Nils

Jason Isbell’s Top Five Life-Changing Riffs
By Jim Beaugez published
Video The multiple Grammy-winning maestro's journey intersected some serious guitar techniques

Treasured by Neil Young and Billy Duffy, the Gretsch White Falcon Out-Blings Them All
By Dave Hunter published
This rare 1962 model delivers a whopping “54 colors and shadings in stereo sound”

“I Always Like to Be Surrounded by Vintage Gear”: Kurt Vile Talks Vintage Guitars, Custom-Made Acoustics, Tweed Fender Amps and Rare Effects
By Christopher Scapelliti published
“When I get a new guitar it feels weird. I almost want to throw it against the wall, just to make it look normal,” says the indie-rocker
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