Inside the Stories Behind Rock’s Most Notorious Guitar Moments
Guitar Player revisits Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, and Tommy Bolin in wild behind-the-scenes rock stories.
Ritchie Blackmore’s ABBA Obsession: The Strange Pop Detour Behind Rainbow
Guitar Player revisits Ritchie Blackmore’s reported ABBA obsession and the strange rumors that may have derailed Rainbow.
Inside the Beatles’ Lost Help! Track That Sat in the Vault for 30 Years
A shelved Beatles Help! track has resurfaced, with John, Ringo and Paul all involved and George Harrison calling it the “most weird song.”
Lindsey Buckingham Says He and Stevie Nicks Are Talking Again, Hinting at More to Come
Buckingham says he and Stevie Nicks are talking again, and hints that 2027 could bring new developments for Fleetwood Mac fans.
From Dolly Parton’s Tiny Martin to Paul Rodgers’ Reflections: New Guitar Stories Highlight the Power of First Instruments and Lasting Tone
Dolly Parton, Paul Rodgers and Marty Stuart stories show how first guitars and vintage classics still shape players’ tone and style.
Joe Bonamassa’s ‘secret weapon’ Tele, Tony Iommi’s new bassist, and more guitar stories worth your time
From Joe Bonamassa’s secret-weapon Tele to Tony Iommi’s new bassist, these guitar stories mix gear, history, and career-defining moments.
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.