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Orianthi [left] wears a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses as she takes a solo on her signature PRS electric guitar; Michael Jackson wears mirrored shades and a gold bullet-belt as he performs at the half-time Super Bowl show in 1993.

Orianthi on what she learned from Michael Jackson and the King of Pop's ear for guitar tone

By Jonathan Horsley published

The pop icon died before Orianthi got the chance to play live with him but the intensity of the rehearsals left a lasting impression on the Aussie guitar phenom

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Eric Clapton

“I wanted to do it as if it was brand new”: Eric Clapton's classic Unplugged performance now features previously unseen footage

By Paul Elliott published

The show that spawned the best-selling live album of all time!

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Mike Bloomfield's 1966 Custom Painted Fender Telecaster: the blues pioneer's legendary Tele has had a story to tell, having been hidden in a closet for decades, but it is now on sale at Carter Vintage Guitars for a cool $235,000

“One of the most unique pieces to come through our showroom”: Mike Bloomfield’s '66 Tele for sale

By Jonathan Horsley published

Restored to its original specs, steeped in mojo, played by one of the all-time greats, this Tele could be yours for a cool $325,000. And judging by the demo videos, it sounds as good as it ever did.

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Joe Bonamassa issues an update from his home in Nerdville West; the Nerdville sign is on the right of the image. Bonamassa speaks into the camera on the left.

“There is still no power but we have survived”: Joe Bonamassa returns to Nerdville West, after LA wildfires threaten home and vintage gear collection

By Jonathan Horsley published

Bonamassa says fires raged in Studio City and Runyon Canyon and could "easily" have taken Nerdville as a red flag warning of critical fire conditions remains in place across LA and southern California

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Jeff and Joe in 1976

“I said, 'We don't steal stuff.' I always felt bad about it”: How Joe Perry acquired Jeff Beck's fuzz pedal

By Andrew Daly published

The trouble started with a light-fingered tour manager…

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Jimmy Page

“I fell off the bed laughing!” Why Jimmy Page thought a Whitesnake video was hilarious

By Paul Elliott published

“Shall we get this story straight?” Page said

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Jeff Baxter sits in profile as he plays an Olympic White Stratocaster [left]; Jack White plays his signature Telecaster live onstage

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter to perform at NAMM 2025 and present TEC Innovation Award to Jack White

By Jonathan Horsley published

The legendary Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist will host NAMM’s 40th annual TEC Awards and appear at seminars on song structure, music marketing, and sound therapy

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Rory Gallagher

“Kim Deal with Bruce Springsteen’s guitar”: Statue of Rory Gallagher slammed by fans

By Will Simpson published

Wrong guitar and too feminine, it seems

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Steve Vai (left) holds his signature Ibanez JEM by the whammy bar as he performs classic King Crimson with BEAT; Robert Fripp (right), plays with King Crimson in 1984

Steve Vai on the King Crimson riff that had him beat – and how a tip from Fripp helped him nail it

By Jonathan Horsley published

Celebrating the ‘80s material of prog trailblazers King Crimson, the BEAT Tour gave Vai a welcome fix of “high-information music” but some of Fripp’s material pushed him to the limit

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Tremonti

“Coming up with a solo is like searching for treasure”: Mark Tremonti reveals his favourite Alter Bridge and Creed songs - and discusses his heavy new album

By Andrew Daly published

Plus: his new gear and new tricks

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