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Guitar World Discussion: Who is the most underrated guitar player of all time?
By Matt Owen Published
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All the guitarists – and nearly guitarists – in the Ozzy Osbourne saga
By Jenna Scaramanga Published
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The recent Bon Jovi documentary helped guitarist Phil X win over even more of the band's fans – but he still deals with some naysayers
By Phil Weller Published
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Muireann Bradley is keeping country blues blues alive – and she's still a teenager
By David Mead Published
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In the eye of the Superstrat hurricane, Yngwie Malmsteen held true to the original
By Phil Weller Published
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Dez Dickerson on Prince, his iconic Little Red Corvette solo, and why he left the Revolution
By Joe Bosso Published
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Corinne Bailey Rae broke through after moving on from her punk roots. Then she went back
By Cheri Amour Published
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Bands
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David Gilmour and Roger Waters hit back at criticism of the band's over-reliance on gear and synths when crafting The Dark Side of The Moon in unearthed clip
By Janelle Borg Published
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Great Grandpa on moving slowly, song-glue – and the charm of $100 acoustics
By Matt Parker Published
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How legendary photographer Jim Marshall became part of the Grateful Dead family
By Bill DeMain Published
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Mick Rogers recalls Kiss supporting Manfred Mann's Earth Band in their early days
By Janelle Borg Published
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They inspired everyone from Oasis to the Smashing Pumpkins. Now English post-punk luminaries the Chameleons are back for more
By Jim Beaugez Published
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Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood reunite in the studio
By Phil Weller Published
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Kiss announces unmasked Vegas show with former guitarist Bruce Kulick, as Gene Simmons postpones 17 solo dates
By Phil Weller Published
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Bill Kelliher is searching far and wide for Mastodon's next guitarist – here's what the band are looking for
By Matt Owen Published
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Spinal Tap sequel’s teaser trailer reveals Nigel Tufnel’s surprise new electric guitar of choice
By Phil Weller Published
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Bassists
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“There was that moment of, ‘My God! I’m recording with David Bowie!’” Bassist Tim Lefebvre on the making of David Bowie's Lazarus
By Chris Jisi Published
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How Joni Mitchell formed an unlikely partnership with Jaco Pastorius
By Nick Wells Published
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Why Prince removed the bassline from When Doves Cry
By Nick Wells Published
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Bootsy Collins is one of the all-time bass greats, but he started out on guitar. Here’s the sole reason why he switched
By Janelle Borg Published
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How Cro-Mags’ Harley Flanagan went from buying a Jaco Pastorius bass on the street to fronting one of hardcore’s most influential bands
By Andrew Daly Published
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Dave Allen, former Gang of Four bassist and post-punk heavyweight, dies aged 69
By Matt Owen Published
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20 metal bassists who took heavy bass playing in new directions
By Nick Wells Published
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Legendary sideman Lee Sklar reveals the studio secrets behind his incredible career
By Nick Wells Published
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John Myung on how the return of Mike Portnoy has changed the band – and his bass playing
By Nick Wells Published
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Brian May with Benson Boone, Green Day with the Go-Gos, and Lady Gaga rocking a Suhr – Coachella’s first weekend delivered the guitar goods
By Phil Weller Published
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Matteo Mancuso has become one of the hottest guitar talents on the planet – now he’s finally announced his first headline US tour
By Phil Weller Published
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Joe Satriani plays For the Love of God? Steve Vai and Satch tackle each other’s most iconic leads in first SatchVai Band rehearsal footage
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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What really happened at Prince’s infamous show supporting the Stones in 1981? Guitarist Dez Dickerson sets the record straight
By Jenna Scaramanga Published
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Peter Frampton called Grace Bowers his favorite new guitarist. Now they’ve collaborated on a Beatles classic with Trey Anastasio
By Janelle Borg Published
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Mastodon recruit YouTuber for first show following Brent Hinds’ shock departure
By Phil Weller Published
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Nine Inch Nails made their name with infamously destructive live shows – this is the true story behind their epic guitar smash-a-thons
By Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour Published
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Phil X on playing Livin’ on a Prayer with Richie Sambora – and how his predecessor plays the Bon Jovi classic differently
By Matt Owen Published
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Tom Morello is honoring one of Ozzy’s greatest collaborators at the Sabbath legend’s final show
By Matt Owen Published
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Guitarists
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Guitar World Discussion: Who is the most underrated guitar player of all time?
By Matt Owen Published
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All the guitarists – and nearly guitarists – in the Ozzy Osbourne saga
By Jenna Scaramanga Published
-
The recent Bon Jovi documentary helped guitarist Phil X win over even more of the band's fans – but he still deals with some naysayers
By Phil Weller Published
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Muireann Bradley is keeping country blues blues alive – and she's still a teenager
By David Mead Published
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In the eye of the Superstrat hurricane, Yngwie Malmsteen held true to the original
By Phil Weller Published
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Dez Dickerson on Prince, his iconic Little Red Corvette solo, and why he left the Revolution
By Joe Bosso Published
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Corinne Bailey Rae broke through after moving on from her punk roots. Then she went back
By Cheri Amour Published
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One of Davey Johnstone's favorite guitars was once a piece of upscale decor for his superstar bandmate
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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How Dick Dale made the Stratocaster the ultimate surf-rock weapon
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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Music Releases
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March 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Bachman-Turner Overdrive release first new material in over 25 years – and it features a Neil Young guitar solo
By Jenna Scaramanga Published
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Aggressively bizarre, Captain Beefheart's Trout Mask Replica remains one of the craziest guitar-driven albums ever made
By Andy Aledort Published
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Alex Van Halen says a new Van Halen album is in the works – and he’s recruited Steve Lukather to help him complete it
By Matt Owen Published
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February 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Lost chords that George Harrison wrote down before his passing have been turned into a new song
By Matt Owen Published
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Unreleased Jimmy Page/Rich Robinson composition set to feature in Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes: Live at the Greek reissue
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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January 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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In the 1970s, Hayley Williams’ grandfather made an album that nobody heard. Now it’s finally being released through her Paramore bandmate’s label
By Janelle Borg Published
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Corinne Bailey Rae broke through after moving on from her punk roots. Then she went back
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One of Davey Johnstone's favorite guitars was once a piece of upscale decor for his superstar bandmate
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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How Dick Dale made the Stratocaster the ultimate surf-rock weapon
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