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Nashville guitar extraordinaire Mac Gayden – who worked with Elvis, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt and Simon & Garfunkel – dies at 83
By Janelle Borg published
The guitarist, who formed part of an elite group of Nashville session players known as the Nashville cats, is also responsible for co-writing the evergreen pop hit Everlasting Love

Ritchie Blackmore's health sparks concern after update from wife and musical partner Candice Night
By Janelle Borg published
Night reveals that the former Deep Purple guitarist has been warned not to fly due to his medical conditions – hindering potential touring plans beyond the States

The Aristocrats' Bryan Beller recalls the moment he met Guthrie Govan and formed a new kind of supergroup
By Janelle Borg published
As per Aristocrats lore, the power trio formed right after an impromptu jam at NAMM 2011

Neural DSP’s Nano Cortex had one major drawback – but now it’s been addressed with a huge free firmware update
By Matt Owen published
An expanded utilities list with 47 new effects and improved control over the signal chain headline the free update

Carlos Santana hospitalized following pre-show medical emergency
By Janelle Borg published
The 77-year-old guitarist postponed his Texas show but is still scheduled to continue the rest of his tour

Reverb has been acquired by two new investors – and will once again become an independently operated company
By Janelle Borg published
The online musical instrument marketplace, best known for its vintage and second-hand music gear, has been sold by Etsy, which had acquired the company in 2019

Weezer’s first show was opening for Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar. Now the John Wick star is set to play a villain in the Buddy Holly hitmakers’ forthcoming mockumentary
By Phil Weller published
The Matrix actor and whimsical alt-rock band have a storied history together, and now it's set for a blockbuster retelling

Eric Clapton names Japanese neo-soul guitarist as one to watch
By Janelle Borg published
Toshiki Soejima couldn't quite believe that his guitar hero picked him as one of his favorites…

GAK has sold its stock and website to online retailer Gear4music for $3.2m – after weeks of speculation over its future
By Janelle Borg published
GAK, which stands for Guitar, Amp and Keyboard, has been closed since March 25, allegedly for maintenance, before confirmation that it has entered insolvency
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