What Todd Rundgren Says About Hendrix’s Breakthrough Album Matters for Guitarists
Todd Rundgren says one Hendrix album marked the moment Jimi found his true voice, a lesson every guitarist can use.
String Theory #43: The Tone Is in the Last 5%
One more tiny tweak. Guitarists will recognize this tone-chasing spiral instantly.
How Phil Collins Helped Eric Clapton Break Out of Autopilot in 1985
Phil Collins produced Behind the Sun and pushed Eric Clapton to stop coasting, write again, and reignite his career.
From Bloomfield to Buffering: Vintage Tone, New Tech, and a Few Hard Truths About Guitar Life
Bloomfield, Sambora, Van Halen, and new modeler tech headline a busy week of guitar news, history, and player takeaways.
Samantha Fish Names Five Players She Says Will Keep the Blues Alive
Samantha Fish names five guitarists she believes can keep the blues alive, pointing to players with feel, voice, and fresh energy.
Tony Iommi Returns With First Solo Album in Years and New Single “World Alone”
Tony Iommi has announced From the Dark, his first solo album in years, and shared the thunderous new single “World Alone.”
Derek Trucks Says One Player Changed His Slide Guitar Forever
Derek Trucks says one musician changed his slide playing as much as Duane Allman and Elmore James. Why guitarists should care.
David Gilmour Revisits a Famous Pink Floyd Solo and Explains Why He Never Learned It
David Gilmour says he never learned one iconic Pink Floyd solo, revealing a live approach built on feel, not rote repetition.
Anna Cara’s Alice Cooper Gig, Jeff Beck’s Yardbirds Break, and the Gigs That Change Guitar History
Anna Cara, Jeff Beck and George Harrison headline new guitar stories about breakout moments, band history and studio mystery.
Joan Jett and Garbage Rally Around L7’s Jennifer Finch After Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Jennifer Finch of L7 has brain cancer, and Joan Jett, Garbage, and others are helping raise funds for her care and recovery.