Latest articles by Elizabeth Swann
Gibson and Guitar Center resurrect one of the guitar maker’s most beloved acoustic guitars for modern players
The Country Western Studio EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar is available now, exclusively at Guitar Center stores and online at GuitarCenter.com.
John Fogerty on the band that nearly ruined CCR’s Woodstock set — and the audience member who saved the show
Delayed by the previous act’s trouble-plagued set, CCR went on past midnight to find the audience dead asleep
Lindsey Buckingham on his creative fusion with Stevie Nicks, and how it made “Rhiannon” Fleetwood Mac’s breakout hit
The two have discussed his talent for taking her "two-finger things" played on piano and transforming them into memorable guitar riffs
Roger Daltrey on the day he knocked out Pete Townshend
With the group's final U.S. tour behind them, the singer explains what kept them going through the worst of times
“Death’s been knocking at my door.” Ozzy Osbourne reflected on death weeks before his passing
The metal legend offered thoughts on his death in newly published excerpts from his forthcoming memoir
As Keith Urban announces his divorce from Nicole Kidman, he calls out guitarist Maggie Baugh with a suggestive lyric change to his chart-topping hit
They're pretty suspicious about his recent cover of Loverboy's "Turn Me Loose" too
“Everything was normal.” Ozzy Osbourne was fine the day before his death says his close friend and producer Andrew Watt
Andrew Watt says he spoke with Ozzy daily since the two men began recording together more than six years ago
David Gilmour says Pink Floyd wasn’t prog rock and names the prog guitarist who can “really do their stuff”
The former Floyd guitarist also dismisses the notion they were a band. "it's just three or four people who get in a room together and strum guitars"
Ace Frehley forced to cancel show after a spill lands him in the hospital
The Space Ace was known for tripping on his high-heeled boots while in Kiss — but it was his intentional drops to his knees that did the real damage
Neil Young tells how Randy Bachman helped him track down his long-lost Gretsch. Now he’s playing it in concert
Young used the guitar during his early 1960s tenure with the Squires but sold it after he developed ambitions to become a folk singer
Steve Vai on the theft that got him Frank Zappa’s number — and the job that changed his life
Vai was just 16 and called Zappa repeatedly over the next year until he got through to him, putting his guitar career on the launch pad
David Bowie said John Lennon revealed his three rules for songwriting to him
The two musicians met in New York City in 1974 and went on to build a friendship that led to their hit co-write, "Fame"
Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland sue Sting over the Police hit "Every Breath You Take"
Now past 2.8 billion streams on Spotify alone, the song reportedly earns the bassit $740,000 per year
Pete Townshend on his and Roger Daltrey's problems as the Who set out on their final tour
He admits more shows may be in their future for charity or special projects
Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. He was 51
The guitarist and Mastodon cofounder left the group acrimoniously this past March
It's official! New Beatles Anthology music, video and book coming this fall
A new ninth chapter in the Anthology documentary and a new fourth album in the Anthology album series are among the treats
Joe Bonamassa compares Ozzy Osbourne to the godfather of British blues
The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution
Keith Richards’ and Elton John’s long-running feud began with one disastrous Rolling Stones gig
Elton had been invited onstage to play one song .He stayed for another 10, earning Richards ire for decades to come
“Should anybody be interested…” Noel Gallagher shares photo of his pedalboard for the Oasis reunion tour. These are the rare ones
The guitarist also posted a pic of his backline, which includes Marshall and Hiwatt amps
George Kooymans, guitarist behind the hit "Radar Love," has died
Kooymans passed away on July 23 from complications associated with ALS. He was 77
Paul McCartney on how John Lennon saved him in a moment of doubt — and why the former Beatles bassist keeps going
McCartney said Lennon's words show the value of partnership, and how having someone in your corner can help you see the brilliance you missed
Ray Davies on the origins of the Kinks' “You Really Got Me” — and what guitarists get wrong about serving the song
Davies said the track began life as a jazz tune until his brother got a hold of it
Robert Plant covers classic blues and modern indie on his upcoming album with his new band. Hear a preview from ‘Saving Grace’
Plant calls the album — which will be released September 26 and accompanied by a tour — “a songbook of the lost and found”
