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“I would show him the lick. He's like, ‘Why don't you just play it? You sound just like me, anyway!’” Dweezil Zappa says he recorded Eddie Van Halen playing a “greatest hits guitar solo” at 5150 for an unreleased project – and had to give EVH pointers

The session was the result of an unreleased ‘audio movie’ concept of Zappa’s in which he envisioned solo contributions from Brian May and Angus Young

Guitar World

"You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along." Oasis announce North American tour for 2025

The biggest reunion on Planet Earth continues as Oasis confirm they will roll into North America next year

Louder

Godspeed You! Black Emperor review – urgent intimations of societal collapse

High drama unspools in thunderous waves from the Canadian cult favourites, but beauty and contemplation can be found amid the tumult

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Oasis North America tour: Tickets, dynamic pricing, venue, and everything else you need to know

‘America… Oasis is coming. You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along,’ band said in a statement

The Independent UK

Oasis announce dates in the US, Canada and Mexico – and no dynamic pricing

After the Gallagher brothers teased the news on billboards warning ‘be careful what you wish for’, international fans will get their bite at the year’s most fevered reunion

The Guardian - UK

“I didn’t tell anybody when I started playing the guitar. Then I entered a talent contest and I played The Star-Spangled Banner with my teeth – and I won”: Why Steve Vai kept his guitar playing a secret when he first started

Vai didn't tell anyone when he began learning the guitar, but eventually announced his new-found fretboard abilities in quite spectacular style

Guitar World

Kris Kristofferson: 5 songs you might not have realised were his

Legendary country singer, actor and songwriter has died 88, prompting a wave of tributes from his many admirers

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"I hated Tom Waits at first." From Aretha Franklin to Gravediggaz, Julie Christmas makes us a soundtrack of her life

Unique noise/post-rock maverick Julie Christmas makes us a playlist and tells us the stories behind her picks

Metal Hammer

The heartwarming love story of Kris Kristofferson and his wife Lisa Meyers

As news breaks of Kris Kristofferson’s peaceful passing, we look back on his calm, consistent love story with Lisa Meyers, his wife of 41 years

Evening Standard

“You can look at Nashville pre-Kris and post-Kris, because he changed everything”: Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

The actor, songwriter and country giant was lauded by Bob Dylan, had his material covered by Johnny Cash and Janis Joplin, and joined a supergroup with some of country music's biggest names

Guitar World

Long before shred took hold, instrumental electric guitar was pioneered by players like Link Wray, Les Paul and Hank Marvin – and their groundbreaking contributions shaped the sound of every guitarist who followed

We pay tribute to the kings of twang with this electric masterclass in early rock ’n’ roll instrumental guitar

Guitar World

Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88: His biggest songs according to Spotify

The veteran musician died ‘peacefully’ at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday surrounded by family

Evening Standard

“I don’t know what kind of music this is!” Even Trey Anastasio doesn’t know how to describe his otherworldly playing in Phish – but his unique blend of guitar styles makes him a force to be reckoned with

Anastasio draws from influences across the musical spectrum. This lesson breaks down his dynamic soloing and songwriting approach

Guitar World

Lincoln venue apologises for treatment of male gig-goers at Last Dinner Party concert

Men who attended planned concert alone tell how they were searched and asked ‘condescending questions’ by security

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Louder

Bryan Adams announces Roll With The Punches UK arena tour

Bryan Adams' So Happy It Hurts tour hits mainland Europe this week, but the Canadian's next UK dates are already on the schedule

Guitar World

“I went backstage and said to Rory, ‘There’s a guy out there called Slash who’s come to see you…’ Rory’s eyes lit up”: The night Rory Gallagher gave the Guns N’ Roses guitarist a taste of affordable Gibson via his 1960 Melody Maker

Modded with a Gibson humbucker, this 1969 student guitar has lived a life, and was the star of the show when Gallagher jammed with Slash in 1991

The Independent UK

Kris Kristofferson fans remember his moving show of support for Sinead O’Connor

Kristofferson memorably comforted the younger artist after she was booed and heckled following her protest on ‘Saturday Night Live’

The Independent UK

Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant shares daughter’s diagnosis after cancelled tour dates

Rock singer had to rush home from the band’s tour in Alaska after receiving the news

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Unique Things About Kris Kristofferson To Know About: US Army Captain, Oxford Scholar, And Country Music Icon

Legendary country singer and actor Kris Kristofferson passed away peacefully at 88, leaving an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry.

Metal Hammer

“I used to do these very gloomy and dark paintings, and Opeth’s music really inspired my creativity”: Jinjer’s Tatiana Shmailyuk gets goosebumps even thinking about Damnation, and likes to fall asleep to Sorceress

The discovery of Mikael Åkerfeldt’s band when she was 16 led the Ukrainian artist into a big new world of prog – but she’s not sure about actually meeting him

Louder

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

Including Starbenders, Massive Wagons, Fantastic Negrito and five other big winners at the super casino of rock

International Business Times

Country Star, Actor Kris Kristofferson Dead At 88

US singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, a country music legend who notably hit the silver screen opposite Barbra Streisand in "A Star is Born," has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday.

The Independent UK

Kris Kristofferson death: Country music legend and Blade star dies, aged 88

The US entertainer, who starred in films including the Blade trilogy and Planet of the Apes, died at his home in Maui on Saturday, surrounded by his family

The Guardian - UK

Kris Kristofferson, US country singer and actor, dies aged 88

Prolific artist who was a major star in both Nashville and Hollywood retired in 2021 after a six-decade career

Louder

Ten Years After are calling it quits but a new Ten Years After will arise

The current lineup of Ten Years After are splitting up after a decade together

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