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The late, great Phil Lynott and his band inspired many modern metal icons

When you’re the only guitarist in the band, triads are your best friends in a guitar solo – and Hendrix and SRV were the masters

Flown in at short notice after Rhoads' death, the Irish Strat magician would soon leave Ian Gillan, Phil Lewis, and Tracii Guns – among many others – with blown minds

The 1960s and 70s were more than just decades; they were cultural revolutions set to music. From civil rights to counterculture, these years gave birth to songs that became anthems of change, love, rebellion, and hope. Whether you lived through them or discovered them decades later, their impact is undeniable.…

Drum legend Carmine Appice has been in the business for 60 years – and he’s crossed paths with everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Dave Grohl

Is Buddy Guy our greatest living blues guitarist? As his 10th decade approaches, we meet the master for a frank talk about passing the torch, the importance of a sip of cognac and his advice for Hendrix

Fender’s CBS era is often boiled down to an equation of ‘corporate drive for profit and quantity = lowering of build standards,’ but like many things in life, it's not so simple

Park your electric guitar in Drop D. Throw your pick in the trash. It's time for some muscular fingerstyle with the purveyor of blues power himself

"He only recorded three albums and a handful of guest vocals, but those recordings possess extraordinary musical depth"