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You’ve heard of AC/DC’s Angus and Malcolm, but a third Young brother was responsible for a ’60s classic
By Damian Fanelli published
In George Young, guitarist for the oft-overlooked Australian band the Easybeats, Malcolm and Angus Young had a significant creative role model

That time Miles Davis stopped his entire band to give John McLaughlin some unlikely advice
By Jackson Maxwell published
The famously blunt and temperamental jazz icon was determined to realize his boundary-pushing late-'60s creative vision, but nonetheless had great respect for the budding guitar virtuoso

Marcin shows an astounded Will Smith his virtuosic guitar technique
By Janelle Borg published
The acoustic guitar phenom has recently collaborated with Smith on his musical comeback

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the one studio session where he lugged a ton of guitar gear – and didn't use any of it
By Janelle Borg published
While being a session player can sometimes be a thankless job, Baxter recalls a particularly memorable session with Steely Dan producer Gary Katz

The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist Brandon Ellis leaves the band after 9-year stint
By Phil Weller published
Ellis has thanked fans for the “mountains of support” he’s received during his time with the death metal outfit, and teased a new chapter in his career

When their lead guitarist was fired, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy had to step up to the plate. The result was an iconic record with a “panic attack” solo
By Jacob Paul Nielsen published
Tweedy recalls 2004’s A Ghost is Born as a crash course in taking over lead guitar, as he breaks down his attitude to songwriting, explains why the best artists are experts in failure – and suggests modern players might be too good to be remembered

These rockstar sons all grew up with guitar legends as fathers. Now they’re forging their own careers
By Andrew Daly published
What's it like to make music when your dad is a legend in the business? We ask Tommy Prine, Greg Guy, Evan Stanley, Michah Nelson, Duane Betts and Harrison Whitford

Buddy Guy returns to the stage after officially retiring from touring last year to honor Jimi Hendrix
By Janelle Borg published
Guy joins the star-studded 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour lineup, which includes the likes of Zakk Wylde, Samantha Fish and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram

After his spiritual awakening, Tim Henson is ready for anything – heavy Polyphia, trippy solo records and A-list film collabs
By Michael Astley-Brown published
One of today’s premier guitar talents opens up on the future of Polyphia and their upcoming signature models, his debut solo record and how Machine Gun Kelly made guitar cool again…
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