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Dave Allen, former Gang of Four bassist and post-punk heavyweight, dies aged 69
Allen’s work on Gang of Four’s first two albums would inspire generations and influence the likes of Nirvana, REM, and Flea, who has paid tribute to the late bass icon
SSD guitarist and hardcore pioneer Al Barile dies aged 63
Barile was a key player in the Boston hardcore scene in the 1980s
James Dean Bradfield on unearthing his rare “birthright” guitar, gear epiphanies and why Robert Smith is underrated
Manic Street Preachers' new album, Critical Thinking, had Bradfield reconnecting with guitars new and old, Nicky Wire unleashing on the title track, and it is a typically unique work from the Welsh rock institution
Kayla Kent nails Eddie Van Halen’s Ice Cream Man solo in the style of Dimebag Darrell
The Dime-loving shred star is at it again, blurring the lines between the tone and playing styles of two greats in one blinding performance
He started playing at the age of three, at 13, he came across something that would help define his unique sound
One of the most distinctive (and underrated) blues guitar players of his era, Jeff Healey adopted his radically unconventional approach to the instrument at a very young age
Billy Corgan on the difference between rock and “indie” guitar players
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman recently sat down with Richie Sambora to discuss their early musical experiences
Gary Clark Jr. dons a Strat to cover Stevie Ray Vaughan classics at Austin City Limits' 50th Anniversary televised special
As a nod to SRV, Clark Jr. and fellow blues guitarist Eve Monsees wielded Strats for the stirring performance
Eric Bell reveals the real reason why Gary Moore left Thin Lizzy
Moore's stints with Thin Lizzy continue to inform the band's legacy
Dweezil Zappa has some absolutely wild guitars in his vault – but his insane one-of-one fretless Gibson SG is one of his favorites
Zappa has an eye for weird and wonderful instruments, and this heavily modded example – which began life as a Roxy SG – might be one of his finest
Kevin Bacon and Jimmy Fallon rewrite Bryan Adams’ Summer of ’69 – and make it all about six-strings
There’s no room for Jimmy to quit, or for Jody to get married, in this version
Ritchie Blackmore suffered a heart attack last year
The Deep Purple legend is set to play six shows in the US this Spring, but has been told not to fly by his cardiologist
Harley Benton seizes on the Polyphia-led nylon-string revival with a versatile acoustic-electric for under $300
The new model, which boasts a sleek look, an integrated piezo pickup system, and a “warm and resonant” tonal quality, is the latest addition to Harley Benton's budget-friendly acoustic line
Billy Corgan on why he plays off-the-shelf Reverends – and isn’t fussed about playing expensive guitars
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman plays his stock signature guitars for the band's biggest gigs
Pete Townshend passes the torch to the next generation as he lends his guitar chops to emerging Dutch guitarist's latest record
Seems like the kids are alright after all
Phil Manzanera tried to relearn one of his classic riffs after it was sampled by Kanye West and Jay-Z – and even the Pink Floyd hero couldn’t help him
The Roxy Music legend was ultimately saved by a younger player, who helped him get to grips once again with the iconic hook
The incredible untold story of the mystery Martin that was specially commissioned in 1973 – and went viral with John Mayer 50 years later
Mayer's viral performance with Sheryl Crow in 2023 sent the guitar world into a frenzy when he took to the stage wielding on unidentified small-bodied 12-string acoustic – now its astonishing history has finally come to light
Huey Lewis and the News' Chris Hayes looks back on his friendship with Stevie Ray Vaughan – and the blues great's notorious guitar setup
SRV served as Huey Lewis and the News' opening act on their ’84 tour – an experience Hayes describes as, “Every night, it was like a guitar lesson for me”
From Raphael Saadiq to Mk.gee, Andrew Aged is on a quest for guitar reinvention – one guitar mod and off-kilter pedal at a time
After honing his craft studying jazz and improvisation, cutting his teeth sessioning for names like Robin Thicke and FKA Twigs, and creating alternative R&B with his brother under the moniker Inc. No World, Aged is currently making waves as Mk.gee's go-to guitarist – and is now more than ready to step out on his own
Justin Hawkins is known for his rock chops – but a soul and reggae legend inspired him to break the rules
The Darkness singer on how Johnny Nash inspired him to broaden his musical horizon
Martin Barre on revisiting Jethro Tull, Leslie West – and the bootleg Les Paul that bent like a banana
We might still have some trouble thinking of Barre as the "former Jethro Tull guitarist" but, here, as he anticipates his solo acoustic tour and looks back on the band's epic legacy, he is okay with it