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Celine Dion No Longer Has "Control Over Her Muscles," Her Sister Reveals Amid Stiff-Person Syndrome Diagnosis

The star announced she was living with the condition back in December 2022.

Marie Claire · Dec 19, 2023

Sir Mick Jagger celebrates Keith Richards on Rolling Stones rocker’s 80th birthday

Jagger and Ronnie Wood, as well as the late Charlie Watts’ estate, all took to social media to commemorate Richards’ birthday

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

“He was one of the great ones”: Artists pay tribute to Amp Fiddler, the influential Detroit musician who has died, aged 65

Fiddler is credited with introducing J Dilla to the MPC and played with George Clinton, Maxwell and Prince

MusicRadar · Dec 19, 2023

Cheryl’s family ‘disgusted’ after grandparents’ gravestone overturned by council ‘for safety reasons’

Brian and Margaret Tweedy’s headstone is among hundreds which were laid on their backs or dismantled at Heaton Cemetery in Newcastle

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

“Those were some deep demons that were trying to exorcise themselves. He played with such bad intention. Even when he was playing the quiet stuff”: Joe Bonamassa on what made Gary Moore a guitar legend – and how he got him hooked on Les Pauls

JoBo explains why Moore could play through anything and make it sound good, and how when you hear Sloe Gin at a Bonamassa show you're hearing the influence of blues guitar's Belfast boy

Guitar World · Dec 19, 2023

“A Whammy pedal might be sacrilege on a vintage National, but live, it’s really interesting!” Troy Redfern may play slide guitar, but he doesn’t want to sound like Derek Trucks – and his bold solo approach blazes a new blues trail

There's already a lot of hype about the British blues maestro's new Kickstarter-funded album. Redfern checks in to share his unconventional gear pairings, and how his solos are informed by Frank Zappa's musical philosophy

Guitar World · Dec 19, 2023

What is distortion and how does it actually work?

Distortion is one of the most common effect types, but it comes in a host of shapes and sizes. Let’s examine some of the science behind it…

MusicRadar · Dec 19, 2023

“A rhythmic motif so simple that even the most basic living organisms on this great planet can get down to it”: These are the best guitar riffs of 2023

Guitar World staff and readers name the finest riffs of the year – a list that unites the worlds of metal, rock, indie and more…

Guitar World · Dec 19, 2023

I’m loving mangers instead: why are there no wintry pop ballads any more?

In the 90s and 00s, you couldn’t move for pop stars emoting in warm coats – but this subgenre has been overtaken by pure Christmas fever

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Céline Dion ‘doesn’t have control over her muscles’ due to illness, says sister

Claudette Dion said singer’s future career was uncertain due to symptoms of stiff person syndrome, though ‘the idea is to return to the stage’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023