Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey’s career-changing decision that took the guitarist out of his comfort zone
When the Detours came to an end, the newly knighted singer decided he was unhappy in his role, forcing Townshend out of his comfort zone
Michael Anthony reveals David Lee Roth's career-saving advice to Eddie Van Halen during Van Halen's early days
The former Van Halen bassist says the singer was concerned other guitarists would steal Eddie's technique before the guitarist could establish himself
The interview that ended Eddie Van Halen and Eric Clapton's friendship
History says Clapton insulted Van Halen. Taken within context, his comments were part of a wider discussion about understanding the blues
"I’ve no recollection of ever recording it.” How a John Lennon rocker got banished from the Beatles' albums
Recorded for 1965’s ‘Help!’ album, “If You’ve Got Trouble” was the first song the group wrote for drummer Ringo Starr. It was almost immediately consigned to the vault
Former Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura is stepping away from music, citing AI as a factor
The metal guitarist adds she would rather not deal with "the overwhelming amount of ridiculousness that comes with the music industry nowadays"
Stephen Stills on the guitar skills he learned following Jimi Hendrix for two years
Stills said he also befriended Duane Allman while the future Allman Brothers Band legend was performing in the group Hour Glass in the late 1960s
Klon sues Behringer's parent company for "blatant counterfeit" of its iconic overdrive pedal
The lawsuit accuses Music Tribe of “willful trademark counterfeiting" and seeks damages and injunctive relief
Joe Bonamassa shares AI-generated deepfake video of himself created to deceive fans
Scammers doctored a video clip that the blues giant posted in 2021 by adding an AI-generated voice speaking an entirely different message
John Fogerty didn’t want his Creedence Clearwater Revival guitar back. He got it anyway and revived his love for his classic tracks
The guitar played a crucial role in Fogerty making his new album, 'Legacy,' on which he re-creates 20 CCR cuts
Brian May on the mind-blowing difference between seeing Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix perform in the 1960s
May also cited Jeff Beck as a guitarist who changed his thinking about guitar playing in his most formative years
Randy Bachman on his jaw-dropping introduction to Stephen Stills at Neil Young’s 70th birthday party
Bachman and Young have been friends since they were teens in Winnipeg. But he never met Stills until Young’s 70th birthday party
Mike Campbell on the hit-making studio technology that mystified Bob Dylan
Dylan was smitten with Campbell's LinnDrum and thought it held the secret to creating a chart-topping song as he returned to secular music in the 1980s
Rick Derringer told us how he inspired Duane Allman to become the greatest slide guitarist in rock
"Johnny Winter showed me a lot,” said the guitarist, who died May 26. Little did he know he would himself prove influential to slide's GOAT
Mark Knopfler’s now-famous guitar sound on one of Dire Straits’ biggest hits was all down to dumb luck
Brothers in Arms producer Neil Dorfsman made the revelation in a TikTok video shared on the band's account
Jim Irsay, who owned the guitars of David GIlmour, Eric Clapton, Prince, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia and others, has died
Irsay, who owned the Indianapolis Colts football team, was an avid collector who shared his collection with the public and other guitarists
Neil Young on his Old Black Les Paul and the amp that's been his go-to for nearly 60 years
The guitarist shared deep details on his Les Paul, Fender Deluxe and Whizzer controller in a classic interview from our archive
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey don’t see eye to eye on his guitar-smashing past
As the Who prepare for the final tour, all bets are off on whether or not Townshend will return to his guitar-trashing ways
Eric Clapton on his friendship with George Harrison and the shocking time he was nearly asked to join the Beatles
Harrison and Clapton bonded through guitars and music in 1968 at a time when both were struggling through major changes in their careers
An acoustic guitar owned by George Harrison and Eric Clapton — with a Beatles and Cream connection — is being sold for $1 million
Dubbed Pattie, the guitar is named for Pattie Boyd, the former wife of both Harrison and Clapton
Paul Rodgers reveals guitarist Mick Ralphs' role in the origins of Bad Company’s name
In a new interview with Trunk Nation, Rodgers reflects on Bad Company's upcoming — and long-awaited — Rock Hall induction
Pete Townshend on the Who's real lead guitar player
The Who's guitarist and bassist said their inadvertent switching of the lead guitar and bass roles confused fans, while it defined the Who's sound
How a misheard John Lennon lyric led Bob Dylan to meet the Beatles and change both their destinies
Drawn together by mutual admiration, the Beatles and Dylan would push each other to new phases of their artistry. And it started with one song
Jill Sobule’s last song was a profane rant against J.D. Vance
Sobule penned the viral hit shortly before her death last week, pushing her back into spotlight one final time
