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Major record labels are working out deals with AI firms. Where does that leave musicians and songwriters?
By Phil Weller published
The labels sued Suno and Udio last year, but have now entered negotiations for a deal that will benefit both parties but might leave artists in the dark

Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen was preoccupied with the cello when he died – and has called on Wolfgang to form a Van Halen tribute with him
By Phil Weller published
The singer adds he's called on Wolfgang to form a Van Halen tribute group with him for at least one show

Mike McCready on Stevie Ray Vaughan, acid, and the night that made him fall in love with guitar again
By Phil Weller published
A young McCready had given up the rock and roll dream and quit playing guitar entirely. One moment changed everything

Klon sues Behringer's parent company for "blatant counterfeit" of its iconic overdrive pedal
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The lawsuit accuses Music Tribe of “willful trademark counterfeiting" and seeks damages and injunctive relief

Martin Barre on the guitarist that put the fire into his “Locomotive Breath” solo
By Phil Weller published
The album 'Aqualung' was tracked soon after touring with the late powerhouse, and his imprint is all over its sound and feel

How a $35 guitar pick made fans out of John Mayer and Billy Strings
By Phil Weller published
Made of aerospace-grade material, the plectrum is winning over big names as it upends the market

Alex Lifeson reveals he had doubts about his guitar playing throughout his career with Rush
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says he didn't appreciate his talents until he began working with his new group and says, “I feel reborn in terms of playing"

Gibson launches hunt for the 'Back to the Future' guitar that inspired John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin
By Phil Weller published
Used by Michael J. Fox in the film's dance scene, the guitar set a litany of greats on the road to playing, but it hasn’t been seen since 1985
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