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Ace Frehley weighs in on three guitarists who have called him their six-string inspiration
By Andrew Daly last updated
The Space Ace recounts his experiences with Dimebag Darrell, John 5 and Slash, each of whom grew up as fans of the guitarist during his tenure with Kiss

How a case of mistaken identity led to George Harrison's last public performance
By Jonathan Graham published
The legend stopped by the VH1 studios with Ravi Shankar to chat about their new collaboration, leading to his impromptu solo set

Andy Fairweather on 3 am jams with Jimi Hendrix and sleepless nights while playing in George Harrison’s band
By Phil Weller published
The session guitarist has played with some of the biggest names in the business – even if he was Harrison’s seventh choice for the gig

When George Harrison’s “Lucy” Les Paul was “kidnapped” in 1973, he went to extreme measures to get it back
By Phil Weller published
The cherry-finished Les Paul — dubbed Lucy — had been owned by several famous guitarists, including Eric Clapton, who gifted it to Harrison in 1968

Courtney Barnett tells why switching to a Jaguar proved a pivotal moment in her career
By Phil Weller published
The Aussie played Telecasters until necessity required her to chase a bigger, more versatile sound

Phil X on playing "Livin' on a Prayer" with Richie Sambora at a recent Bon Jovi show
By Phil Weller published
Sambora turned heads by playing alongside the guitarist who replaced him, but Phil X was more than willing for the link-up to happen

Brian May blasts a new law that will make it easier for AI to use artists' music
By Elizabeth Swann published
“My fear is that it’s already too late” the guitarist says. “This theft has already been performed and is unstoppable”

Brian May’s new signature Gibson JS-200 features a subtle tribute to Freddie Mercury
By Phil Weller last updated
May's new acoustic has another quirky feature — reversed string pairs that suit his style of strumming

"I saw Stevie Wonder with one about four years ago. Another guitar player gave me this. No one else has got one." Jeff Beck demonstrates his 'Blow by Blow'-era rig in 1974
By Jonathan Graham published
Following a performance of "Get Down in the Dirt," the guitar icon offered a rare close-up look at his gear, including his "Oxblood" Les Paul, amps, pedals and a mysterious talk box
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