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Phil Collen talks about Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith's audition for Def Leppard: "Adrian's great"

Def Leppard's Phil Collen reveals that five guitarists were invited to try out for the band following Steve Clarke's death

Metal Hammer · Jun 17, 2023

Blondie star Debbie Harry bats off suggestion David Bowie shouldn’t have flashed her in the 1970s

’I think you should rethink that,’ singer said

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

How a glass of spilt milk almost spelled the end of Aerosmith

In 1979, a big inter-band row resulted in Joe Perry walking away from Aerosmith – and it all started when his then-wife poured milk on his bandmate’s girlfriend

Louder · Jun 17, 2023

Blondie at Cardiff Castle review: Debbie Harry keeps crowd hanging on for more as New Wave icons rock capital

Blondie's epic back catalogue against the backdrop of Cardiff Castle makes for an unforgettable Friday night

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2023

My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields hid new music in a flash drive inside his signature Fender Blender pedal

With the flash drive comes instructions for listeners to “please play at 80db and above on speakers“

Guitar World · Jun 16, 2023

Gloria Estefan says historic Songwriters Hall of Fame honor is a 'beautiful gift'

Gloria Estefan has made music history and she says she owes it all to her fans.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023

Q&A: Carlos Santana: 'My guitar is my best lover, ever'

“Take no prisoners — peacefully,” Carlos Santana sometimes tells his bandmates before taking the stage

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Carlos Santana: 'My guitar is my best lover, ever'

“Take no prisoners — peacefully,” Carlos Santana sometimes tells his bandmates before taking the stage

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Tulisa's life now - 'horrific' scandals, health woes, and cruel trolling over image

After rising to fame with N-Dubz and having a stint as an X-Factor judge, Tulisa Contostavlos, who will appear on Celebrity Gogglebox, became a real household name but vanished from the spotlight

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Taylor’s Andy Powers launches his high-end electric guitar brand, Powers Electrics, with SoCal surf-inspired A-Type

Can the Taylor's chief designer/CEO do for electrics what he did for acoustics? This limited release through select US retailers offers a tantalising taste of things to come

MusicRadar · Jun 16, 2023