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“An essential member of one of the greatest American bands of all time”: Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to an unsung Les Paul legend

The Mayor of Nerdville gives us a lesson in the blues style of Tower of Power guitarist Bruce Conte, a player whom JoBo says is one of his favorite guitarists ever

Guitar World · Jul 4, 2024

Still fab after 60 years: how The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night made pop cinema history

I first saw A Hard Day’s Night at a film festival over 20 years ago, at the insistence of my mum. By then, it was already decades old, but I remember being enthralled by its high-spirited energy.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

“There was an edge-of-your-seat quality about the way my father played. If I have a little bit of that, it’s a great thing”: Duane Betts on balancing the musical legacy of his dad, Allman Brothers legend Dickey Betts

In his first interview since Dickey Betts’ passing, the guitarist and songwriter explains what he learned about melody from his dad, those live jams with Marcus King and Derek Trucks – and how he learned to shoulder the inevitable comparisons

Guitar World · Jul 4, 2024

Study finds popular song melodies have become simpler over time

Researchers analysed Billboard hits since over the last 73 years

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

“A lot of dedicated Who fans come to every show in order to see Roger hit me in the face again, for me to smash him over the head with a guitar”: Pete Townshend sets the record straight about Roger Daltrey's comments on The Who's retirement

Roger Daltrey had recently mentioned that he was “happy” that “that part of my life is over”

Guitar World · Jul 4, 2024

“My knees hurt!” Metalcore legends Converge are in the studio making their next album

The Massachusetts wildmen haven’t released a standalone studio album since 2017

Metal Hammer · Jul 4, 2024

Travis Kelce Was Terrified He'd Drop Taylor Swift During His On-Stage Cameo

"The one thing I told myself is, 'Do not drop the baby.'"

Marie Claire · Jul 4, 2024

“They had spoken to me also. Who knows what was going on in their minds?” Michael Anthony says he and ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted were both approached for the failed Van Halen reunion

Newsted turned heads in 2022 when he claimed he was in line to join a Van Halen reunion tour – but now Anthony has revealed he was in the running for it, too

Guitar World · Jul 4, 2024

Kasabian review, Happenings: A resurgence that few would have expected

Serge Pizzorno brings both a warmer energy and proud ownership of his own material that has put fresh (rechargeable) batteries in Kasabian’s mood

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

German City Changes Its Name And Undergoes Taylor Swift-Themed Transformation

The West German city of Gelsenkirchen is undergoing a Swiftical transformation ahead of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert shows. The post German City Changes Its Name And Undergoes Taylor Swift-Themed Transformation first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 4, 2024