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Andy Fairweather on 3 am jams with Jimi Hendrix and sleepless nights while playing in George Harrison’s band
By Phil Weller published
The session guitarist has played with some of the biggest names in the business – even if he was Harrison’s seventh choice for the gig

Courtney Barnett tells why switching to a Jaguar proved a pivotal moment in her career
By Phil Weller published
The Aussie played Telecasters until necessity required her to chase a bigger, more versatile sound

Phil X on playing "Livin' on a Prayer" with Richie Sambora at a recent Bon Jovi show
By Phil Weller published
Sambora turned heads by playing alongside the guitarist who replaced him, but Phil X was more than willing for the link-up to happen

"Why it didn't sound like a complete pile of crap, I don't know!" Steve Howe on “Siberian Khatru"
By Gary Graff last updated
The guitarist also talks about the 1972 album’s genesis as it receives its Super Deluxe box set release

Brian May blasts a new law that will make it easier for AI to use artists' music
By Elizabeth Swann published
“My fear is that it’s already too late” the guitarist says. “This theft has already been performed and is unstoppable”

"I saw Stevie Wonder with one about four years ago. Another guitar player gave me this. No one else has got one." Jeff Beck demonstrates his 'Blow by Blow'-era rig in 1974
By Jonathan Graham published
Following a performance of "Get Down in the Dirt," the guitar icon offered a rare close-up look at his gear, including his "Oxblood" Les Paul, amps, pedals and a mysterious talk box

Yvette Young explains why your guitar and amp shouldn't get equal treatment from your gear budget
By Phil Weller published
The Covet guitarist. who recently released the signature Qi Etherealizer pedal with Walrus Audio, will receive her third signature model guitar from Ibanez

Wolfgang Van Halen on life without Eddie and how his grief pushed him into a new chapter
By Phil Weller published
After shelving his debut album as his dad’s health deteriorated, the guitarist found that working on the record helped him channel his grief
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