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“I love John McLaughlin’s stuff, all those great Mahavishnu Orchestra records. There’s so much there musically. I just admire real musicians”: Journey guitarist Neal Schon on the band’s wild early days and the players who inspire him

"I had my jazz guys, I had my blues guys, my fusion guys"

MusicRadar · Nov 7, 2025

“Bernie was playing right out of Randy’s pedalboard and amp. He said Randy’s pedalboard was doing changes on its own”: Bernie Tormé only played seven gigs with Ozzy Osbourne – but he saved the Black Sabbath frontman’s career

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

Guitar World · Nov 5, 2025

8 Legendary Songs From the 60s and 70s That Defined a Generation

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.…

Clever Dude · Nov 4, 2025

“In the hands of lesser musicians, this would simply sound sloppy. In D'Angelo's hands, it’s perfectly imperfect – the precise right amount of wrong”: A music professor breaks down the genius of D'Angelo

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

MusicRadar · Oct 20, 2025

"He was doing something that was light years away from all of my other heroes": The five albums that changed Ace Frehley's life

In 2018 late Kiss legend Ace Frehley picked the five records that guided his path towards the stars

Metal Hammer · Oct 18, 2025

“It’s likein Harry Potter when the wand chooses the wizard. It’s the same thing with guitars, right?” Ally Venable on why the guitar is not a one-size-fits-all instrument – there’s a bit of magic to it

The blues-rocker recalls the gift of a precious pedal from an old friend and a recent Hendrix-inspired guitar purchase that has blown her mind

Guitar World · Oct 14, 2025

“You’ll laugh, but I thought he used to play too loud”: Buddy Guy remembers the first time he saw Jimi Hendrix play – and the warning he used to give him before gigs

Guy also remembers how Hendrix won the guitar amp “dogfight”

Guitar World · Oct 13, 2025

“They jammed Cream and Jimi Hendrix at their earliest concerts, and critics compared the thunder of their debut album to Led Zeppelin”: Why Rush are secretly the coolest band on the planet

They eschewed prog cliches, inspired all of your favourite rock bands and made songs that still sound ground-breaking – for 50 years, Rush have been badass

Metal Hammer · Oct 8, 2025

Two Taylor Swift Films Dominate The Top Grossing Concert Films Of All Time, But It Was #5 That Surprised Me The Most

One of the most seminal moments in 20th-century music holds a high spot

Cinemablend · Oct 8, 2025

“My producer Mickie Most said, ‘We can’t let a wild boy like Hendrix in there. We have to control the song, Don’”: ’60s icon Donovan tells the story of the “heavy metal folk” song that connects him to Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles

But was Hurdy Gurdy Man really the template for Stairway To Heaven?

MusicRadar · Oct 8, 2025