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Kiki Wong reveals the Smashing Pumpkins song she had the most trouble with
After beating 10,000 other candidates to the gig, the guitarist set about navigating Billy Corgan’s “distinct playing style,” with one song proving more challenging than the rest
That time Stevie Wonder jammed with Stevie Ray Vaughan... and played SRV's number one Strat
The two musical giants traded licks before Wonder picked up Stevie's guitar
Guitar World Discussion: Who is the most underrated guitar player of all time?
Which overlooked, unsung or under-appreciated guitar talent do you wish had more love? It's time for you to have your say…
The hit ’60s single that was supposed to feature Jimi Hendrix… but ended up with Jimmy Page
Donovan tried to recruit Hendrix when he went in the studio in the late 1960s, but ended up working with the soon-to-be Led Zeppelin guitar great
Rare footage of Andy Summers teaching John Mayer how to play Message in a Bottle surfaces
Backstage footage from 2007's Live Earth benefit concert shows the Police guitarist rehearsing with Mayer and Kanye West
The freak injury that changed the way Chris Poland played guitar – and informed the sound of Megadeth’s Rattlehead
The former Megadeth guitarist had a stand-off with a 200lb oak door, resulting in an injury that would forever change how he plays guitar
Yngwie Malmsteen names the guitar picks that don’t work for shred
The Swedish virtuoso says your pick may be holding you back
Matteo Mancuso has become one of the hottest guitar talents on the planet – now he’s finally announced his first headline US tour
The generational guitar player will be heading out on his first extended run of headline dates in the US and Canada this year
Mike McCready stole his Alive solo from Kiss – but Ace Frehley had already stolen it from another legendary classic rock band
The revelation comes from Gene Simmons, who sees no problem in bands taking inspiration – and lifting ideas – from others
Larkin Poe's Rebecca Lovell explains her “hunt and peck” approach to guitar solos – and how scales can make all the difference
The blues-rocker reveals her soloing goals – and they could help you hone your own leads
Celebrated jazz guitarist George Freeman, best known for his work with Charlie Parker and Gene Ammons, has died aged 97
Freeman was a staple of Chicago's jazz music scene – and played with contemporaries including Gene Ammons and Groove Holmes
Giacomo Turra used their solos note for note for his own viral content. Now the guitarists who had their songs “stolen” are speaking out
Turra was accused of lifting solos for his social media output, and responded to the allegations in an apology video – but guitarists are continuing to find evidence of his repurposed playing
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
Always With Me, Always With You and If I Could Fly are among the classics getting the dual-guitar treatment
When Eric Clapton saw an up-and-coming Tommy Emmanuel play for the first time
When Emmanuel was still establishing himself as an artist, he supported Eric Clapton on the Australian leg of his 1990 Journeyman tour
This 12-year-old heavy metal prodigy never expected to be mentored by a former Megadeth guitar player – but that’s exactly what happened
Vox Realis has already starred on The Kelly Clarkson Show, amassed thousands of social media followers and jammed with a big-name shredder
He was regarded as one of the world's greatest under-the-radar guitarists – watch him solo with a beer bottle and a towel
Steve Vai once said that the guitarist in question, Danny Gatton, “comes closer than anyone else to being the best guitar player that ever lived”
Alex Lifeson on his complicated relationship with guitar solos – and why he cut down on leads in Rush's later years
Lifeson explains why solos aren't a priority for him anymore
Martin Barre once distanced himself from rhythm playing – but some Steve Lukather wisdom changed his mind
The former Jethro Tull lead guitarist reassessed his playing priorities after hearing some wise words from the Toto legend
