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Rockabilly legend Brian Setzer reveals auto-immune disease prevents him from playing guitar
Setzer said the effects of his illness became apparent during the Stray Cats' 2024 summer tour, the group's first road stint in five years
"We thought his music was very similar to ours, and we latched on to him amazingly quickly.” Paul McCartney explained how a youthful error led him to write one of his greatest guitar tracks for the Beatles
"Blackbird" developed from his and George Harrison's love of Bach's Bourée in E minor and their attempts to master the piece as young teenagers
Guitar Player presents 50 badass blues guitar solos you must hear
From the players of old to the guitarists shaping the blues scene, this list serves up a cross section of the genre’s finest solos from across nearly a century of guitar blues
Alex Lifeson reveals the technique he stole from Rory Gallagher during their time together on the road
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"
Harvey Mandel tells how Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards ruined his chance to join the Rolling Stones
The former Canned Heat guitarist says Wood is “a really nice guy,” but believes he was far better suited for the gig
Marty Friedman and Chris Poland admit Megadeth learned a lot from Metallica
The former Megadeth guitarists believe any bitterness between Mustaine and his old band was blown out of proportion
Rudy Sarzo on declining the chance to join Ozzy’s band — and how Randy Rhoads' persistence paid off
The bassist was recommended for the gig by his former Quiet Riot bandmate, Randy Rhoads, whose persistence saved Sarzo from his error
Win tickets to see Julian Lage in a special duo setting with Marc Ribot
GP Presents teams with SFJAZZ for Lage’s residency in San Francisco, February 20 to 23
