As much as Jeff Beck was a musical god in many respects, he felt many musicians could take the guitar further into mainstream households.

The first-ever number one to feature a guitar solo as its centrepiece is considered to be 1954’s ‘Rock Around the Clock’ by Bill Haley. Read more here.

Johnny Depp accompanied Patti Smith for a performance of People Have the Power at a gig marking 50 years since the rock ...

Depp played guitar on People Have the Power with Patti's daughter Jesse on keyboards. At the start of her encore, Patti introduced her entire band to the audience and then hesitat ...

Five Steps to the Sun introduces DarWin as one of the guitar world’s new heroes but he’s more happy to let the music – and ...

Master craftsmen’s 1971 release was a unique fusion of ingenuity, passion and febrile chemistry – plus some tension – and ...

In fact, Donovan had originally wanted Jimi Hendrix to play on Hurdy Gurdy Man – and would have given the song to Hendrix if producer Mickie Most hadn’t stopped him. It is an amazing story, which ...

Jon Bon Jovi on his history with Springsteen, his relationship with music & the job of going through archives to curate ...

You probably remember The Rolling Stones "Satisfaction" and The Beatles' "In My Life", but do you remember these three lost songs from 1965?

Well, here’s some exciting news that rock fans may have not been expecting! Rush ’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have announced that they’re stepping back into the limelight and reuniting for a 2026 ...

A good riff is one of heavy metal basics and this punchy, raw and uncomplicated Ray Davies riff is one of the first of its ...

It turns out Ronnie’s first love wasn’t the guitar. “My brother Ted had a drum kit underneath the stairs,” he tells Desert ...