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11-year-old shredder blows away the competition with medley of AC/DC, Van Halen and Queen songs
By Joe Bosso published
The young guitarist has been playing since he was seven and learned with the help of his grandfather

How John Lennon's “least favorite” Beatles song made it onto 'Rubber Soul'
By Phil Weller published
Paul McCartney said the track demonstrated Lennon's insecurities about relationships, noting, "John was always on the run, running for his life"

His dad’s vintage Les Paul became the most important ingredient in Dario Lorina's new band
By Phil Weller published
Dario Lorina typically plays Wylde Audio six-strings, but his love for the vintage LP is about family

Mike Campbell shares the struggles and joys of his years as Tom Petty’s guitar partner
By Joe Bosso published
'Heartbreaker' comes out March 18 from Hachette Book Group

Cory Wong sets a new bar for guitar excellence. But Stevie Ray Vaughan probably wouldn't have passed his test
By Phil Weller published
The funk maestro says if guitarists can't ace this one skill, “I would not consider you an advanced guitarist”

Ian Anderson reflects on Martin Barre, Tony Iommi and four other guitarists behind Jethro Tull
By Andrew Daly published
From clashing with Mick Abrahams to his long years with Barre, Anderson reflects on the players who have helped him guide Tull from blues to prog to hard rock

Mastodon part ways with guitarist Brent Hinds and draft in YouTuber Ben Eller to fill his place
By Phil Weller published
Hinds' exit was announced on March 7, leaving Eller just hours to step into his new — though possibly temporary — role in Mastodon

With more than 5,000 recordings to his name, he may be the most-heard guitar virtuoso you've never heard of
By Joe Matera published
Janne Schaffer built a career in his native Sweden and America that saw the guitarist perform with the biggest stars in pop and jazz
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