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Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard says Chris Cornell “elevated himself in a way that everyone dreams about”
They played together in the band Temple Of The Dog.Angus Young defends never changing AC/DC’s sound: “This is what we do best – we make rock and roll”
“When we started, we weren't reinventing the wheel.”Radiohead’s Ed O’ Brien demands streaming platforms offer better rates: “I would do this for free, and that’s precisely what’s been taken advantage of”
Alongside Guy Garvey and Nadine Shah, he spoke up to the UK Government about the workings of streaming.Eric Clapton’s Slowhand Strat is heading to auction with a starting price of $1 million
The guitar is a rare example of a 1954 Stratocaster with a hardtail bridge.
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“I hated my tone, it was awful”: Orianthi on pedals, Gibsons and why she cringes at her old videos
The Australian guitarist on her Gibson signature model, Flying Vs, fuzz and why she didn’t sweat the small stuff on new album, O.Why the live music scene will not return anytime soon
Despite several vaccines on the horizon, is it still apocalypse right now for the UK live music industry?Alex Skolnick: “Going from metal to jazz is like going from tackle football to figure skating”
Testament legend Alex Skolnick on discovering his inner jazz cat, different rigs for different moods and the influence of Eddie Van Halen.Meet Bartees Strange: Fusing punk, hip-hop and electronica through the electric guitar
The DC-based musician on struggling to fit in, finding his tribe with the goth kids, and chasing the guitar sound in his head.
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The Genius Of… Elephant by The White Stripes
We take a look back at Elephant – the duo’s heavy-hitting 2003 garage-rock masterpiece that unleashed rock’s last truly world-conquering riff.Review: Orange Terror Stamp
No bigger than a chunky stompbox, Orange’s latest Terror is a fully fledged 20-watt amplifier complete with valve preamp and (sort of) channel switching.Review: DryBell Unit67
Combining compression, boost and a powerful EQ section, could this unassuming grey box from Croatia be the ultimate tone-enhancer?The Big Listen: Southeast Of Saturn (Third Man Records)
This new compilation from Jack White’s Third Man Records is a treasure trove of 90s shoegaze and space-rock rarities from a set of Michigan bands indebted to the UK scene
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Black Friday 2020 for guitarists: The best guitar deals to watch out for
The most dangerous time of year for your wallets is here.Guitar Legends: Eric Clapton – the birth of a legend
From upstart beginnings in the early 60s, Eric Clapton soon established himself as one of the decades’ most lauded players. Here’s a Part 1 guide to the man jokingly dubbed Slowhand.Guitar Legends: Johnny Marr – a unique guitar hero with a chameleonic talent
From teenage ‘indie’ beginnings, Johnny Marr has flourished into one of the finest guitar stylists in rock music. He’s famously driven and single-minded, constantly seeking out great instruments and unique sounds to build a unique catalogue of stellar guitar music.BB King’s 20 greatest guitar moments, ranked
Five years on from the King Of The Blues’ death in 2015, aged 89, a new movie featuring Wendell Pierce as BB is in the works. Time to remind ourselves of just 20 of his countless great guitar moments.
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How to play chords like John Lennon Part 1
Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.How to play chords like Paul Simon Part 2
Rod Fogg -In part two of our look at the chord shapes and sequences which define Paul Simon’s sound, we focus on his early years as a solo artist.How to play blues like Albert King
Continuing our journey through the guitar styles of the legendary Three Kings, this time it’s the turn of Flying V-toting blue icon Albert.
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Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard says Chris Cornell “elevated himself in a way that everyone dreams about”
They played together in the band Temple Of The Dog.Angus Young defends never changing AC/DC’s sound: “This is what we do best – we make rock and roll”
“When we started, we weren't reinventing the wheel.”Radiohead’s Ed O’ Brien demands streaming platforms offer better rates: “I would do this for free, and that’s precisely what’s been taken advantage of”
Alongside Guy Garvey and Nadine Shah, he spoke up to the UK Government about the workings of streaming.Eric Clapton’s Slowhand Strat is heading to auction with a starting price of $1 million
The guitar is a rare example of a 1954 Stratocaster with a hardtail bridge.
- Features
“I hated my tone, it was awful”: Orianthi on pedals, Gibsons and why she cringes at her old videos
The Australian guitarist on her Gibson signature model, Flying Vs, fuzz and why she didn’t sweat the small stuff on new album, O.Why the live music scene will not return anytime soon
Despite several vaccines on the horizon, is it still apocalypse right now for the UK live music industry?Alex Skolnick: “Going from metal to jazz is like going from tackle football to figure skating”
Testament legend Alex Skolnick on discovering his inner jazz cat, different rigs for different moods and the influence of Eddie Van Halen.Meet Bartees Strange: Fusing punk, hip-hop and electronica through the electric guitar
The DC-based musician on struggling to fit in, finding his tribe with the goth kids, and chasing the guitar sound in his head.
- Reviews
The Genius Of… Elephant by The White Stripes
We take a look back at Elephant – the duo’s heavy-hitting 2003 garage-rock masterpiece that unleashed rock’s last truly world-conquering riff.Review: Orange Terror Stamp
No bigger than a chunky stompbox, Orange’s latest Terror is a fully fledged 20-watt amplifier complete with valve preamp and (sort of) channel switching.Review: DryBell Unit67
Combining compression, boost and a powerful EQ section, could this unassuming grey box from Croatia be the ultimate tone-enhancer?The Big Listen: Southeast Of Saturn (Third Man Records)
This new compilation from Jack White’s Third Man Records is a treasure trove of 90s shoegaze and space-rock rarities from a set of Michigan bands indebted to the UK scene
- Guides
Black Friday 2020 for guitarists: The best guitar deals to watch out for
The most dangerous time of year for your wallets is here.Guitar Legends: Eric Clapton – the birth of a legend
From upstart beginnings in the early 60s, Eric Clapton soon established himself as one of the decades’ most lauded players. Here’s a Part 1 guide to the man jokingly dubbed Slowhand.Guitar Legends: Johnny Marr – a unique guitar hero with a chameleonic talent
From teenage ‘indie’ beginnings, Johnny Marr has flourished into one of the finest guitar stylists in rock music. He’s famously driven and single-minded, constantly seeking out great instruments and unique sounds to build a unique catalogue of stellar guitar music.BB King’s 20 greatest guitar moments, ranked
Five years on from the King Of The Blues’ death in 2015, aged 89, a new movie featuring Wendell Pierce as BB is in the works. Time to remind ourselves of just 20 of his countless great guitar moments.
- Learn
How to play chords like John Lennon Part 1
Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.How to play chords like Paul Simon Part 2
Rod Fogg -In part two of our look at the chord shapes and sequences which define Paul Simon’s sound, we focus on his early years as a solo artist.How to play blues like Albert King
Continuing our journey through the guitar styles of the legendary Three Kings, this time it’s the turn of Flying V-toting blue icon Albert.
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