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Steven Wilson redefines the modern guitar solo on 'The Overview' by putting tone first
Wilson's new solo album is influenced by the experience space travelers have when seeing Earth from outer space
Andy Timmons on the guitars that got away and the best guitar deal he ever made
The guitarist is celebrating the release of his new album, 'Recovery,' and says fans enjoyment — and gear — are the fuel that keep him going
Alex Lifeson on how Rush’s early failure pushed them for their breakthrough success
The guitarist explains how the band’s more ambitious direction “inspired me to mess around with my guitar tone”
Stephen Stills sold his Les Paul 'Burst to Waddy Wachtel — and forgot the deal ever went down
Wachtel used the guitar throughout his career until Gibson Custom created a limited-edition Collector’s Choice replica for him in 2014
His ex called up to complain about her marriage. The result was his first hit song
Fuel’s “Shimmer” launched the post-grunge act to fame. Carl Bell says it wouldn’t have happened without that fateful phone call
Eric Johnson on the night he and Stevie Ray Vaughan jammed Jimi Hendrix.
The stars aligned as two of guitar's finest bluesmen shared the stage for a good old Texas showdown and traded licks on a Hendrix classic
Ian Anderson tells why he clashed with Mick Abrahams and reveals what it takes to become Jethro Tull’s guitar player
“I used the blues to open doors into the music business, to get an audience,” Tull’s frontman tells us. “And a record deal.”
How Jeff “Skunk” Baxter ruled the 1970s session scene with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers
The guitar ace brought his Burns Bison and a six-pack of beer when he cut one of his most legendary tracks
