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![Alex Lifeson and Rory Gallagher](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aHtaXgYrkCwhw62p3S6qYK-320-80.jpg)
Alex Lifeson reveals the technique he stole from Rory Gallagher during their time together on the road
By Phil Weller published
The two guitarists became close friends over a pair of tours. Says Lifeson, "To see him lose himself in his guitar playing was truly remarkable"
![LEFT: Ronnie Wood performs with the Rolling Stones at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on November 18, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. RIGHT: Harvey Mandel onstage at the Chicago Blues Festival, 2003](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fFttXDLNBragWThZDrTLdb-320-80.jpg)
Harvey Mandel tells how Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards ruined his chance to join the Rolling Stones
By Phil Weller published
The former Canned Heat guitarist says Wood is “a really nice guy,” but believes he was far better suited for the gig
![Chris Poland/Marty Friedman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QTrwYaYQmL2WDCkFpDavaf-320-80.jpg)
Marty Friedman and Chris Poland admit Megadeth learned a lot from Metallica
By Phil Weller published
The former Megadeth guitarists believe any bitterness between Mustaine and his old band was blown out of proportion
![Rudy Sarzo, Ozzy Osbourne, and Randy Rhoads](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T2h2jRLDSvj8eomwStaS7a-320-80.jpg)
Rudy Sarzo on declining the chance to join Ozzy’s band — and how Randy Rhoads' persistence paid off
By Phil Weller published
The bassist was recommended for the gig by his former Quiet Riot bandmate, Randy Rhoads, whose persistence saved Sarzo from his error
![Julian Lage performs in concert at SFJAZZ with an acoustic guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AxpQhiZHA3C5c5E8frji5b-320-80.jpg)
Win tickets to see Julian Lage in a special duo setting with Marc Ribot
By Jimmy Leslie published
GP Presents teams with SFJAZZ for Lage’s residency in San Francisco, February 20 to 23
![Jeff Tweedy from Wilco performs on stage at the Loaded Festival on June 11, 2022 in Oslo, Norway.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cjQVdzDTmVTmRPu7eFKk2P-320-80.jpg)
Jeff Tweedy tells how his mother scored rare guitars for him at farmer's auctions
By Phil Weller published
In the same interview with Reverb, the Wilco guitarist revealed how a childhood lie forced him to learn to play guitar
![Zakk Wylde](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/apFE2Ebur7y29btA3KgZ7B-320-80.jpg)
Zakk Wylde says his job “wouldn’t be as much fun” without this must-have pedal in his setup
By Phil Weller published
Whether playing in Ozzy, Black Label Society, or Pantera, this pedal has been a mainstay in Wylde's gear arsenal
![Brian May and Rory Gallagher](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p6pufEN9DC7DLJBecbWa4C-320-80.jpg)
Brian May recalls meeting Rory Gallagher in the late ‘60s and how it changed his tone forever
By Phil Weller published
He’s also revealed how he had initially craved a second guitarist in Queen but moved away from the idea after learning how “to make people feel they’d heard an orchestra”
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