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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Rumors of the demise of rock music are, to borrow a phrase, greatly exaggerated. “The guitar feels like it’s got a groundswell happening,” Justin Norvell, president of Fender’s …

Judas Priest‘s Richie Faulkner is sharing more details about his health struggles over the last few years. In an interview with PremierGuitar, the guitarist revealed that he suffered a stroke that left him with permanent damage to his brain, which has affected how he plays his instrument. The musician, who …

Norman’s Rare Guitars, a singular shop in Los Angeles that has catered to some of the biggest musicians in the world over the years, is getting its own special documentary, premiering Dec. 31 on Netflix. The film digs into the history and legacy of the store, as well as its …

It might not be immediately apparent from songs like “Sweet Child o’ Mine” or “November Rain,” but Slash‘s roots are in the blues. “Everybody knows me as a rock & roll guitar player,” he tells Rolling Stone. “When I was a kid, though, I was exposed to great blues music …

Long ago, Taylor Swift left her teardrops on her guitar. Now, she’s leaving her signature on them — and helping raise money for important causes. On Monday, Toby Keith and Friends revealed that a guitar signed by the singer sold for $120,000 at their 2023 OK Kids Korral auction, which …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Steve Lacy is getting his very own guitar, and it’s a riff on none other than the most popular axe ever: the Fender Stratocaster. Lacy’s “People Pleaser” Stratocaster, …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Trying to learn an instrument from scratch can be intimidating and painfully exhausting, especially if you’re worried about finding the right tutor and practicing daily. Whether it’s piano, …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Gibson has announced the release of their custom limited Cat Stevens J-180 Collector’s Edition Guitar, available to purchase for the first time ever. The gorgeous acoustic guitar is …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Gibson has announced the return of one of the world’s most recognizable guitars to its roster: B.B. King’s “Lucille” electric guitar, the iconic instrument that built the blues …