Harvey Mandel tells how Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards ruined his chance to join the Rolling Stones
The former Canned Heat guitarist says Wood is “a really nice guy,” but believes he was far better suited for the gig ...
Keith Richards’ favourite Buddy Holly song: “A beautiful writer”
Keith Richards once picked this Buddy Holly song as one of his all-time favourites, discussing how the musician influenced his life and inspired his own career.
Harvey Mandel nearly became a Rolling Stone – here’s why he thinks he would have been a better fit
Aside from being one of the pioneers of the two-handed tapping technique that gained steam in the post-Van Halen era, Harvey ...
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Shovels & Rope at Rev Room on Saturday
Fans of bracingly original Americana shot through with loneliness, desire and empathy will want to turn up for the show.
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5 Guitars That Are Almost as Iconic as Their Players
From country to rock to blues, we explore five iconic guitars almost as distinctive as the musicians who play them.
The first musician to change Keith Richards’ life: “I really have to thank my mum”
The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was brought up in a musical household with his mother playing Billie Holiday, and he once named his favourite album.
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10 outstanding classic rock bands where all members were top-tier musicians
Some bands are crammed with stars, others much less so. These ten classic rock bands have members who are all top-tier musicians individually.
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Dobro guitar inventor’s Slovak roots unknown for many decades
Dobro guitars became prized for their distinctive sound, finding a special place in the bluegrass and blues genres. Renowned musicians such as Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards ...
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4 Songs by Famous Artists Featuring Ex-Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor in Honor of His Birthday
After playing lead guitar as a teenager in John Mayall ... “I Could Have Stood You Up” – Keith Richards (1988) Co-founding Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards released his debut ...
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Billy Strings on What It’s Like to Play Willie Nelson’s Guitar
you know—Keith Richards is out there. It’s kind of just a crazy atmosphere to be around. Electric. And Mickey says, “Hey, man, we should sprinkle some of Jody’s ashes in the guitar.” ...
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Marianne Faithfull, '60s icon and evolving pop star, has died at 78
The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.