HISTORICAL FACTS: 12 - Caught on Camera

“He took out this big knife, put it on the table with a loud thud, looked at us and said, There's a lot of crazy people out there.” Eddie Vedder on the night Pearl Jam supported Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards

Supporting Keith Richards was a memorable experience for the members of Pearl Jam

Louder · Sep 2, 2024

“Superstar Guitars showcases the most famous six-strings in the history of music, in exquisite detail”: Hendrix’s Woodstock Strat, Kurt Cobain’s Mustang, the Exile On Mainstream Burst and more iconic guitars to feature in stunning new book

Eleanor Jane has photographed the world's greatest guitarists and their instruments, and her new book collects her images of the guitars that changed pop culture and the stories behind them

MusicRadar · Aug 21, 2024

“Randy, and his original design ideas, will continue to inspire us”: Gibson confirms exit of Mesa/Boogie founder and legendary ‘boutique’ guitar amp designer Randall Smith

It’s the end of an era as Smith parts company with the Mesa/Boogie brand he founded 55 years ago

MusicRadar · Aug 20, 2024

“An open-tuned five-string guitar is unique and will clearly have niche appeal… but you just can’t help bashing out those classic Keith Richards riffs”: Newman 5 String review

A story that starts on a Rolling Stones USA tour in the early ’70s, Ted Newman’s distinctly shaped design is now being made here in the UK. But the first model is missing a string!

Guitar World · Aug 7, 2024

“The boys thought the bass needed more bottom-end. So I laid on the floor and punched the organ pedals with my fists”: How Bill Wyman transformed a landmark Rolling Stones track

The Rolling Stones were working to finish their Aftermath album when Bill Wyman made a musical detour

Guitar World · Jul 28, 2024

"Some people think that's the best version of the Stones that existed" The rise and fallout of Mick Taylor in The Rolling Stones

"We used to fight and argue all the time"

MusicRadar · Jul 20, 2024

The 50 greatest acoustic guitar songs of all time

As voted for by you, this list spans some of the most significant acoustic moments ever committed to tape – and features a controversial winner…

Guitar World · Jul 16, 2024

Portraits of Keith Richards and Joni Mitchell by legendary photographer feature in Sotheby’s exhibition

The exhibition runs until July 17

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

“I said, ‘This is what Bill played’ and Mick said, ‘No no, don't play that!’” When he joined the Rolling Stones, Darryl Jones had to change the way he approached classic Bill Wyman basslines

The Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones looks back on joining the fold in 1993

Guitar World · Jul 4, 2024

“When there’s a crisis, it’s musicians, actors and comedians who step up and get things done – so put us in charge”: Rick Wakeman’s election manifesto on behalf of the Progressive Rock Party

Paul McCartney as arts minister, Keith Richards at health, Ozzy as foreign secretary… it doesn’t sound all that outlandish when you think about it

Louder · Jul 4, 2024