David Gilmour on Pink Floyd’s difficult years trying to follow up The Dark Side of the Moon
Gilmour blames fame and lethargy for the two years it took for Pink Floyd to record their followup
Guitarists
Ritchie Blackmore is heading out on tour after his health scares. Here's how he plans to do it
Blackmore’s Night will play six shows this November, but Blackmore’s recent ailments have dictated where they play
Peter Frampton says George Harrison failed to tell him one crucial detail about playing at this groundbreaking 1971 concert
The young guitarist for Humble Pie found himself unexpectedly sitting opposite Harrison at an impromptu rehearsal just days before the celebrated benefit
George Harrison on the 1968 visit with Bob Dylan that changed his future in the Beatles
Dylan's invitation for Harrison to spend Thanksgiving with him in Woodstock forged a friendship that lasted through Harrison's life
Gear
Hurry! When they're gone, they're gone. These dirt-cheap Prime Day pedal deals end today – build a killer budget pedalboard with stomps starting from just $27.99!
Cheap pedals just got even cheaper with Amazon slashing the prices of Joyo, Mooer, Donner and more this Prime Day
Quick! My go-to acoustic guitar for new players has a whopping $136 off, making it more affordable than ever - but hurry, as the sale ends today
The stunning D'Angelico Premier Series Gramercy has 34% off in Guitar Center's Guitar-A-Thon sale, but the deal is ending very soon
Forget big-ticket gear like guitars, these Amazon Prime Day accessories and essentials are the ones that are worth your attention
With deals starting from just $6.49, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is the best place to shop for essential guitar gear
Amazon just chopped up to $54 off Loog kid’s guitars for Prime Day, so I’m getting my 3-year-old’s Christmas gift sorted early
I've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to get my son his first guitar and these 3-string Loogs are the ideal introduction
Universal Audio's insane Rocktober software sale just landed, and it includes 5 plugins I think every home producer should have in their arsenal
Upgrade the sound of your guitar recordings with this amazing sale over at the official Universal Audio site
“The coolest acoustic-electric guitar gadget of the past decade is now better than ever.” We review the new ToneWoodAmp2 Portable Effects Processor for Acoustic-Electric Guitars
A built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multieffects and the free ToneWoodAmp Remote app are among the many upgrades
Guitars
There's only one day left to shop Guitar Center's massive Guitar-A-Thon, and honestly, it's better than anything you'll find in the final day of Amazon's Prime Day sale
Grab yourself some huge savings on all your favorite guitar brands while you still can – prices slashed on Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more
Adrian Belew leads the tributes to master luthier Ken Parker, who has died aged 73
The man behind the Parker Fly guitar — and a constant innovator in the world of instrument design — has passed away after a two-year battle with cancer
Forget Amazon Prime Day, the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is the place to go for seriously discounted guitar gear – including $800 off this Steve Lukather-approved Ernie Ball Music Man
The Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is running from now until October 26, with up to 40% off big-name brands
Best Telecasters 2025: Top-rated Fender Teles for all players
Shopping around for a Fender Telecaster? Here’s a list of our top choice Teles from Fender and Squier
Why a mid-priced and “ugly” Mexican Strat is causing a stir at Norman’s Rare Guitars
This limited-edition Jimi Hendrix tribute model bears a striking Ultraviolet finish that will put off most buyers — until they plug the guitar in and play it
Best electric guitars under $500 in 2025: Bargain electrics that punch above their weight
My pick of the best cheap electric guitars from PRS, Squier, Epiphone, Kramer, and more
Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: Get the best of both worlds with my top picks
Get yourself gig-ready with the best electro acoustics from Taylor, Martin, Fender, and more
Makers
Studio legend Glyn Johns on Paul McCartney's shocking request to work on what became the Beatles' final album
The album’s roots live on as 'Let It Be,' but Johns says the rest of the band didn’t get McCartney’s “really interesting” idea
From Taylor Swift to Phoebe Bridgers and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy — how indie rockers came to adopt a guitar bridge born from parts in Home Depot's toilet aisle
Rubber-bridge guitars have changed the sound of acoustic guitar over the past 10 years. And it's all down to one man's invention
Recording engineer Glyn Johns on why he never used click tracks when working with the Stones, Beatles, and Led Zeppelin
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold
Tommy Emmanuel reveals everything you need to know about his upcoming Guitar Camp U.S.A.
Presented by Dreamcatcher Events this October, the camp is a hands-on learning experience unlike any other, featuring the acoustic virtuoso and other noted guitarists
New tariffs are having a negative impact on Fender’s credit rating
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made
Ciari Guitars is rising high as the industry’s premier travel guitar maker
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology
Lessons
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Master the rhythms, techniques and soul of Brazilian guitar with this lesson from João Gaspar
Bossa nova fingerpicking, samba strumming, and funk-pop grooves, this tutorial will elevate your guitar skills to the next level
Music
Bob Dylan on the Neil Young song that got under his skin — for the most personal reason of all
Of all the Bob Dylan imitations over the years, this one bothered him the most
“That’s a terrible idea for a song!” “Margaritaville” writer Jimmy Buffett didn’t listen to his critics. Here’s how a bad day, a traffic jam and a rejection from Elvis Presley turned out just fine for him
After years of struggling in Nashville, Buffett turned his musical ambitions south, to the Gulf Coast, and created a generation all his own
Don McLean on the “unspeakable” death that haunted the writing of his iconic acoustic hit “American Pie”
The songwriter recently took to the stage to sing the song with another artist for only the second time in 55 years
Ana Popovic on how her custom Fender axe inspired the guitar-dance fusion on her new album, ‘Dance to the Rhythm’
“I don’t think there’s a rule,” Popovic says of applying guitar to dance tracks. “It’s whatever the song needs, wherever you want to take it
Alex Lifeson on the song he wrote for Rush drummer Neil Peart
Written while Peart was dealing with cancer, the song became Lifeson’s moving tribute to the Rush icon
Rita Coolidge on how Bob Dylan’s quirky habit confused everyone during the making of his worldwide hit "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
The singer saw Dylan's unusual ways up close while working with him on the 1973 film 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'
Rita Coolidge says Eric Clapton owes her a writing credit for one of the most celebrated songs in rock
The Grammy-winning singer helped pen the piano coda that closes "Layla," but was never credited despite her pleas to the guitarist
