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“The record label hid my name in a very small font size behind the CD. It took a long time to find!” You may not know who played guitar on some of Avril Lavigne’s biggest hits. It was Corky James

The self-confessed late developer was in his 50s when his career hit its stride. He explains how he wound up working with Liz Phair, Demi Lovato, and more, and reveals the gear that got him there

Guitar World

David Bowie: You’re Not Alone review – Ziggy glam and Berlin grime in a bum-shaking yet sanitised immersion

This hour-long, 360-degree film may skip over some chapters of Bowie’s career, but what is here is irresistible – and thrillingly huge

The Guardian - UK

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died after decades with multiple sclerosis

The Independent UK

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“When Ozzy approached me, there was an inner warning light that said, ‘Don’t do that’”: Why Michael Schenker turned down Ozzy Osbourne

Schenker was approached by the Prince of Darkness following the tragic death of Randy Rhoads

Guitar World

Donny Osmond pays tribute to brother and ‘protector’ Alan after his death at 76

The singer died on Monday surrounded by his wife and their eight children, according to a family statement.

Evening Standard

Slayer to play two special US shows celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood this autumn

Cannibal Corpse, the Cavaleras and Crowbar are among the support acts for the gigs in Minnesota and California

Metal Hammer

Blake Lively Praises Justin Bieber's Coachella Set on Instagram, Fueling Taylor Swift Fallout Rumours

Blake Lively's praise for Justin Bieber's Coachella performance has fuelled rumours of a fallout with Taylor Swift, linked to Bieber's ties with Scooter Braun and Kanye West.

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Paloma Faith among 1,100 artists and cultural workers urging Eurovision boycott

Campaign group No Music For Genocide said Israel should be banned from participating in the contest because of the ongoing conflict with Palestine.

Evening Standard

Kraftwerk copyright battle rages on as CJEU delivers landmark ruling in sampling case

The Court of Justice of the EU's decision could have wide-ranging implications for artists that sample other artists' work

MusicRadar

“A lot of people say he sounds like Hendrix, but to me, he doesn’t really”: Prince’s long-time bassist on teaching guitar to the Purple Rain hitmaker – and why the Jimi Hendrix comparisons are inaccurate

In 1994, Prince changed his stage name to 'O(+>' due to contractual disputes with his label, and, amid the turbulence, he granted Guitar World access to his onstage inner sanctum

Guitar World

Alan Osmond, eldest of the Osmonds family band, dies at 76

Alongside siblings Donny and Marie, the musician was a 1970s teen idol with family hits such as Crazy Horses

The Guardian - US

“I was so poor. I was pushing 50 years old. I thought, ‘I might have to get a job again’”: Guitar wizard Nels Cline was about to get a day job before Jeff Tweedy changed his life and asked him to join Wilco

Cline was about to look at alternative income streams before Tweedy came out of the blue and asked him to join Wilco

Guitar World

"Discharge meets GBH and Motörhead at an anti-Nazi demonstration after drinking cider all afternoon in a Hackney squat." Ten obscure and criminally under-rated UK punk albums

There's more to British punk rock than Never Mind The Bollocks and London Calling

Metal Hammer

Did Justin Bieber Break Coachella Rules? Coachella Fined $20k After Singer Went Over the 1 AM Curfew

Justin Bieber's headline set at Coachella's second weekend ran past the 1 a.m. curfew, triggering a $20,000 fine for promoter Goldenvoice as part of more than $40,000 in penalties issued by the city of Indio.

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“Prince invited us to Paisley Park studios to jam – and he’s playing guitar and piano at the same time! You can’t compete with that”: No Doubt were thrilled to work with Prince – but their first meeting with him was a humbling experience

“You don’t walk away going, ‘He’s a normal guy’”

Louder

Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós, Mogwai and more sign open letter asking the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel from participating in Eurovision 2026

"We refuse to be silent. We refuse to be complicit"

MusicRadar

No rig? No problem – this website lets guitarists design amps and effects tones by text prompt

“How'd you get that great tone?” “Oh, I found it on a website... And it was free to use”

MusicRadar

“The features on this bad boy are very different”: Budget gear giant Harley Benton goes high-end for BassTheWorld signature bass

With Kloppman pickups, CTS pots, Gotoh hardware and premium tonewoods, this MV-4JB Plus an upscale J-style to challenge our preconceptions of Harley Benton as just an entry level brand

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“I have carried this song with me for so many years. To now hear his version, shared for the very first time, feels truly special”: Celine Dion reacts to the release of Prince’s version of With This Tear, the song he gave to her back in 1992

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Prince's death

Guitar World

“I love this guitar so much – if something happened to it, I’d stop playing”: Fingerstyle phenom Laura Snowden on the guitar she can’t live without, how downtuning makes classical guitar “creepy” and what she learned from the great Julian Bream

The classical guitarist's solo debut, This Changing Sky, is a breathtaking work that finds her exploring altered tunings in search of drama

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson visits 10 Downing Street amid SMA campaign

The singer is raising awareness of SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) after her twins’ diagnoses.

The Independent UK

Massive Attack, Kneecap and Brian Eno sign open letter calling on fans to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Campaign groups No Music for Genocide and BDS call for boycott unless the European Broadcasting Union kicks Israeli broadcaster KAN out of the contest

Evening Standard

The Osmonds star Alan Osmond dies age 76

The singer died on Monday surrounded by his wife and their eight children.

MusicRadar

"Don't play scales just to get faster. Speed is a happy by-product of playing more accurately": Beginner Guitar Lessons - nailing scales

The A major pentatonic, A minor pentatonic and Mixolydian are great places to start and we'll show you how

The Independent UK

Alan Osmond death: The Osmonds eldest member dies aged 76

Guitarist Alan was diagnosed with MS almost 40 years ago

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