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The world’s most famous charity rock song lost its guitar parts in 1984. They’re finally back for 2024
By Gary Graff published
“Do They Know It’s Christmas” co-writer Midge Ure says he struggled to give guitar more prominence on the song
Mick Mars on how his Motley Crüe ‘Dr. Feelgood’ tracks wreaked havoc on another great album from the 1980s
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The former Crüe axeman’s comments come to mind as a new edition of 'Dr. Feelgood' re-enters the Billboard charts.
Samantha Fish talks Guns N' Roses, B.B. King and the 10 albums that changed her life
By Joe Bosso published
The blues guitarist reveals the albums that shaped her as a musician
No longer performing, Brad Delson powers Linkin Park’s guitar riffs in the studio. The result? The #1 rock album in the world
By Gary Graff published
The group's revised lineup has proved its mettle and will launch an extensive 2025 road trek starting January 31
The new MC5 album took more than 50 years to arrive. Guitarist Wayne Kramer and his bandmates have passed on, but the celebration is just beginning
By Gary Graff published
Kramer was assisted by Vernon Reid, Tom Morello and Slash in making the group's final album
His song about a killer and a haunted lake launched an urban legend. Thirty years later, some fans still think "Possum Kingdom" is true
By Joe Bosso published
The Toadies' hit gripped listeners, whose elaborate theories about the song involved tales of serial killers and the occult
Warren Haynes explains the lucky break behind his take on U2's "One"
By Gary Graff published
The guitarist has included the cover in his set from time to time, making it a fan favorite
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 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
“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
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