Guitar stolen from the Rolling Stones in 1972 finally turns up – at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art The stolen guitar had been played by Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton Louder · Jul 14, 2025
“We met Greg Sutton, who played for Bob Dylan. He said, ‘Let’s get Mick Taylor out.’ So we paid Mick, got some blow and wrote a few songs...” Anthony Krizan on what it took to perform Hendrix with Noel Redding – and best Alex Skolnick in an audition The rock journeyman recalls the making of a lost song with ex-Rolling Stone, channeling Hendrix with Noel Redding and his time with The Spin Doctors Guitar World · May 14, 2025
“Mick Ronson came to see one of the Springsteen shows, and he was just so proud of me. He had a classic rock ‘n’ roll existence, but I love him for all that”: Shane Fontayne on the kindness of Ronson, serving the Boss –and playing Stairway for Jimmy Page His career highs include surprising Stevie Van Zandt with an improvised part, jamming with U2, and playing Stairway To Heaven with the Heart sisters while Jimmy Page was guest of honor Guitar World · Apr 2, 2025
“Instead of pairing a new booster inside this new pedal, think of it as changing lanes inside the pedal”: Mythos and That Pedal Show team up for the Argo Boost Deluxe – an octave fuzz with a switchable boost Who couldn't use a COB-style octave-fuzz and boost with a bright red dial for the boost? MusicRadar · Apr 1, 2025
“All of a sudden, my occasional-use pedal has gone to something that can live on the ’board”: That Pedal Show’s Mick Taylor sparks inspired change that sees the Argo Boost Deluxe serve octave fuzz and boost tones in one unit Taylor was a fan of the original Argo, but when he discovered how it can double as a clean boost, he knew its recipe was worth a revisit Guitar World · Mar 28, 2025
“During the first song at Woodstock the amp blew up. They gave me another. It sounded terrible. I cringe when I think about it”: Harvey Mandel replaced some of guitar’s biggest names – but Keith Richards cost him a spot in the Rolling Stones The two-hand tapping pioneer on playing with Canned Heat, Jerry Garcia and John Mayall, getting beaten to the Stones gig by Ronnie Wood – and that time he was kidnapped by Alvin Lee and Mick Taylor Guitar World · Feb 27, 2025
That Pedal Show bring their YouTube show to life at the UK's biggest guitar show this weekend Mick and Dan from That Pedal Show, plus Yolanda Charles and more exhibitors than ever before: Full line-up for The Guitar Show revealed MusicRadar · Feb 27, 2025
The UK’s biggest guitar event is this weekend, with 'wit and wisdom' from That Pedal Show The Guitar Show hits Birmingham 1-2 March 2025: Full line-up revealed Guitar World · Feb 27, 2025
"We'd be up for days drinking, getting stoned and making music": How the Rolling Stones channelled chaos to make the final album with their most potent line-up When Ronnie Wood, the Stones and some A-list mates holed up at his house to help with his solo album, it sparked a days-long party and a Rolling Stones hit Louder · Dec 30, 2024
Liam Payne, Dave Myers and Maggie Smith among those lost in 2024 Liam Payne, Michael Mosley, Alex Salmond and Maggie Smith were among the celebrities we lost in 2024 ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2024
"Lady Gaga was swinging about on a JCB; it was a bit of a circus": Jeff Beck on awards shows, the end of Ziggy Stardust, and refusing to audition for the Rolling Stones Late guitar innovator Jeff Beck lived rock'n'roll history - but was much more interested in the future Louder · Dec 17, 2024
“John Mayall’s ability to nurture blues guitar prodigies is comparable to Yoda’s knack for training hot Jedi prospects”: From Eric Clapton to Peter Green, Mick Taylor and more – a guide to blues legend John Mayall’s ’60s guitarists The Bluesbreakers remained a unique force in British blues throughout the decade, thanks to its late leader’s unfailing ability to pick breathtaking bandmates Guitar World · Oct 2, 2024
“He taught me that it was OK to play the music you wanted to play. He was my mentor and a surrogate father, too”: Why John Mayall was the godfather of British blues guitar Best known for his Bluesbreakers band, which launched the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor, Mayall was a gifted pianist, guitarist and harmonica player Guitar World · Sep 13, 2024
“It is without doubt the most exciting, inspiring and moving guitar amp I have ever heard or played”: When That Pedal Show got their hands on an iconic Dumble, it changed everything they thought they knew about great tone When you play the best guitar amp of your life but know you can never own it, how do you move on? We speak to Mick Taylor and Daniel Steinhardt of That Pedal Show about their tussle with Robben Ford’s Dumble Guitar World · Aug 28, 2024
MusicRadar · Aug 21, 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
Louder · Aug 14, 2024 "The reason I never made it big is because I never cared whether I made it big or not": The life and death of the guitarist’s guitarist, Roy Buchanan Roy Buchanan inspired Jeff Beck, Gary Moore and Joe Bonamassa, but suffered a life of addiction and died a bluesman’s death
Guitar World · Aug 7, 2024 “Peter Green is tasked with filling the shoes of Clapton, the man referred to as God”: Tracking the phenomenal guitar lineage of John Mayall in 12 essential releases We trace the evolution of the six-string linchpin behind the British blues rock boom of the 1960s
Guitar World · Aug 1, 2024 “It never dawned on me that I could make a living playing music. For many years, it was just a hobby, a way I could express myself”: John Mayall changed blues music forever – and introduced the world to some of its greatest guitar players “The Godfather of British Blues” left us in July at age 90. We look back at his many achievements, triumphs and essential releases
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024 John Mayall was a lightning rod for the blues who changed the course of British music He may not have had the star quality of those he inspired, from Eric Clapton to the Rolling Stones, but the late musician’s skill and passion were transformational
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024 John Mayall obituary Bandleader, composer, instrumentalist and singer who nurtured players such as Eric Clapton and put British blues on the map
Guitar World · Jul 24, 2024 “A wonderful guy that changed the game for all of us”: John Mayall, 1933-2024 – the guitar world pays tribute Joe Bonamassa, Mick Jagger and Walter Trout have led tributes to the influential British blues pioneer, who has died at the age of 90
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024 Jon Mayall: Hugely influential British blues musician dies aged 90 John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024 John Mayall death: Influential British blues pioneer dies aged 90 Musician’s band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars
MusicRadar · Jul 20, 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"
Guitar World · Jul 16, 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…