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Eric Clapton says selling these two legendary guitars was a “big, big mistake”: “They're very sacred things to me”

Eric Clapton says he made a “big, big mistake” selling two of the most important guitars of his career, even though he sold ...
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Fans want Keanu Reeves to induct Peter Hook into the Rock Hall after “Love Will Tear Us Apart” tribute

The Dogstar bass guitarist introduced his hero onstage in San Francisco before Hook dedicated the Joy Division classic to ...
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Rick Nielsen on the origin of his Hamer five-neck guitar: “I wanted a 12-string and a fretless, and one that sounded like a Stratocaster and one that sounded like a Junior”

The Cheap Trick guitarist’s custom 2004 Hamer is going to auction for the first time. But the story of its 1981 predecessor ...
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Todd Rundgren takes aim at Taylor Swift: “There’s an argument to be made that she ruined music”

Todd Rundgren has never been shy about taking aim at pop music, but his latest target is one of the biggest stars in the ...
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In a brand-new interview, Ritchie Blackmore says Deep Purple reunion was like coming back from war: “Everybody thought I was dead. And there I was — I was aliv…

The legendary guitarist reflects on his surprise return to the stage with his former bandmates after 33 years and the ...
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Robin Trower on the daily practice that keeps his creative streak going at 81

With Shine, his ninth album in the past decade, the guitar legend reflects on his prolific run — and why he’s still looking ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
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Bay City Rollers founding guitarist Neil Henderson dies at 73: “His memory will live on”

Neil Henderson, the Scottish guitarist who played with the Bay City Rollers during the band’s formative years, has died at 73 ...
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Steve Howe recalls his strangest guest sessions, from Lou Reed to Ella Fitzgerald: “There were people like Mick Jagger standing there”

The Yes guitarist looks back on the unexpected recording dates that put him in studios with Reed, Queen and other unlikely collaborators When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
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How a simple guitar hook inspired Tears for Fears’ biggest hit: “I tuned the E string down to D and came up with this riff”

Tears for Fears guitarist Roland Orzabal says he wasn't convinced about the hit potential of "Everybody Wants to Rule the ...
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Jeff “Skunk” Baxter says guitarists need to master these two tricks: “I only give two lessons”

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter has played on hundreds of recordings as a member of Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, as well as in his long career as a session musician. He has two essential pieces of advice ...