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![K.K. Downing performs with British heavy metal group Judas Priest at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, June 14, 1984.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aDaW52frXkwibAELSeJuqM-320-80.jpg)
Judas Priest’s debut was recorded on a shoestring budget in the dead of night. 50 years later, it’s finally been revived
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says the new version helps the band reclaim the baby they'd left on the doorstep in ‘74
![David Gilmour joins Richard Thompson on stage at his 70th Birthday Celebration Show at the Royal Albert Hall on September 30, 2019 in London, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GZWiWjCbGXC9rqMb9biUa4-320-80.jpg)
David Gilmour weighs in on the links between Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wizard of Oz'
By Jonathan Graham published
Promoting his new album, the guitarist made a surprising revelation about the connection between the iconic album and classic movie
![VALENCIA, SPAIN - JULY 11: George Benson performs in concert during the Feria de Julio Music Festival on July 11, 2012 in Valencia, Spain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cxdqxf3685wtq2Mva6Mo7H-320-80.jpg)
“Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The guitarist also shares how he got his Gibson Johnny Smith guitar for a steal
![Dickey Betts (left) and Warren Haynes perform with the Allman Brothers Band at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia Circa 1993](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cqieoHcV748v9VsBKAkYee-320-80.jpg)
Warren Haynes reveals how one of the best-loved songs in the Allman Brothers’ catalog was almost lost.
By Joe Bosso published
The guitarist says "this one poured right out of us in the studio. We were on a real roll.”
![Phil Lynott (left) and Scott Gorham perform with Thin LIzzy at London's Hammersmith Odeon, 1978.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FfLxLfsUBRze65jjerHq8E-320-80.jpg)
Scott Gorham tells how an offhand moment led to his favorite Thin Lizzy song, released 50 years ago
By Phil Weller published
Gorham and Phil Lynott's partnership would grow into one of the most influential in rock music, and it started during a break in rehearsals
![Harrison with his Rickenbacker 360/12 on the set of the Beatles’ 1964 film, A Hard Day’s Night. (From left) Actor John Junkin, Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, director Richard Lester and Ringo Starr](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VnEzgqPVqQvyCM9HWeSGVg-320-80.jpg)
“People always say I’m the Beatle who changed the most.” How playing sitar helped George Harrison become a guitar legend
By Christopher Scapelliti published
While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened
![Ernie Isley and Paul McCartney](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zcb39Y6Nn33mRHRxFcRnqg-320-80.jpg)
Ernie Isley recalls how a surprise meeting with Paul McCartney led to the pair jamming "Twist and Shout"
By Phil Weller published
Nearly 60 years after both groups found success with their hit cover versions, the pair united for a special impromptu performance of the track
![Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low perform at OVO Arena Wembley on March 17, 2023 in London, England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MGo899jaKKJk6RD277DjhQ-320-80.jpg)
How I Prevail and All Time Low teamed up to create their monster hit “Hate This Song”
By Gary Graff published
All Time Low guitarist Alex Gaskarth reveals the Police and U2 roots of a riff you can't get out of your head
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