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Dave Navarro is working on new material with his Jane’s Addiction bandmates, but no sign of Perry Farrell
By Phil Weller published
The band’s long-awaited reunion came to an abrupt end after the singer threw a punch at the guitarist

"Not too clever!" Rory Gallagher was honored with a statue in Belfast. But they got a key detail wrong
By Phil Weller published
A Melody Maker magazine cover shot provided the inspiration for the tribute to the Irish guitar icon

Joe Satriani explains what will keep guitar alive
By Phil Weller published
Satch opened up on why he’s always championed the next generation of players, despite initial blowback against his G3 tour plans

Joe Satriani says Kurt Cobain was underrated and points out what few appreciate about the Nirvana guitarist
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Satch also reveals the difficulty of accommodating the styles and requests of virtuosos as varied as Yngwie Malmsteen and Robert Fripp

Win tickets to see Johnny A. in Northern California
By Jimmy Leslie published
Boston’s instrumental maestro returns to the West Coast for a Yoshi’s show in Oakland’s Jack London Square.

Pete Townshend talks originality, playing loud and which guitarist was first to use feedback
By Phil Weller published
He says Marshall's '60s amps were rife for experimentation while discussing his “musical” use of screaming amps

Zakk Wylde on his strange picking technique and two other shredders who have defied convention
By Phil Weller published
Fresh from his recent chats with Guitar Player, Wylde digs into one of the more unusual aspects of his guitar approach

Brian Ray on navigating nerves while learning the ropes in Paul McCartney’s band
By Phil Weller published
Ray recalls the wisdom of Etta James that helped him work with McCartney
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