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Steve Stevens recalled Eddie Van Halen's hilarious comment about Michael Jackson
By Phil Weller published
Stevens followed in Ed's footsteps when he performed on Jackson's hit "Dirty Diana" in 1986

If you know nothing about John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s songwriting methods, this might help
By Phil Weller published
Lennon’s weaknesses proved to be McCartney’s strengths, while their shared music tastes created a bedrock upon which the Fab Four built their legacy

Billy Idol took his Les Paul Junior — and his mother — to meet Les Paul in 1986
By Gary Graff published
The guitar legend placed his signature on the guitar, which Idol then covered in varnish “so it will never come off”

Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood are working together again in the studio
By Elizabeth Swann published
The news comes just one month after Fleetwood publicly called for Buckingham and Stevie Nicks to end their feud. Could a reunion be far off?

Steven Wilson reveals what King Crimson's music taught him about Robert Fripp's genius
By Phil Weller published
Reworking Crimson's iconic debut helped the modern prog guitarist understand what made the group so innovative in the first place

“It really pulled me out of my grief.” Mike Campbell reveals the offer to become Fleetwood Mac's guitarist saved him just months after Tom Petty's death
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist says Mac singer Stevie Nicks was like the “fifth or sixth” Heartbreaker and would have joined the band if Tom had said yes

Joe Bonamassa and Phil X weigh in on the allure of P90 pickups
By Andrew Daly last updated
Like Warren Haynes, the two guitarists have recently taken a shine to the P90 — but each player has his own reasons

Kirk Hammett says he’s sitting on hundreds of riffs for Metallica’s next album and planning another solo record
By Elizabeth Swann published
The Metallica guitarist says his new songs span the genres, from classical to “heavy stuff” and funk

Paul McCartney's song got the Beatles back to playing guitar rock and roll. It also landed them in hot water
By Phil Weller last updated
The White Album cut came at an interesting political moment, and its release divided opinion

Mike Campbell asked George Harrison to replace his Traveling Wilbury’s solo. He tells why history proves it was the right decision
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist took up the instrument because of the Beatle. When it came to sharing a studio with him, he knew his hero would serve the song better than he ever could
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