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Inhaler guitarist Josh Jenkinson on how Miley Cyrus and Harry Styles’ producer expanded their sound
By Mark McStea published
Inhaler’s Josh Jenkinson is living proof that this generation’s guitar heroes actually got hooked on guitar courtesy of Guitar Hero – but he's not playing when it comes to tone and songwriting

Jimmy Page's 5 most iconic guitars, in his own words
By Daryl Robertson published
Jimmy Page tells all, sharing the stories behind his most significant guitars – plus we tell you how to nail his iconic tone at home at various price points

How Yungblud bassist Silke Blansjaar got the gig of a lifetime – despite not playing bass
By Janelle Borg published
The Gibson Grabber-wielder was actually a drummer when she went from playing to a room of 100 to an arena of 6,000 overnight. She explains the golden rule of session work and why she likes to keep her rig old-fashioned

Nuno Bettencourt remembers his final exchange with Ozzy Osbourne – a reminder of the gig he once turned down
By Matt Owen published
As a 15-year-old, Bettencourt auditioned to become Randy Rhoads’ replacement. When the gig presented itself years later, he declined

When Joe Bonamassa was introduced to Joanne Shaw Taylor – who “offended” him on their first meeting
By Matt Owen published
The two blues guitar greats crossed paths at a festival in 2008 – but Taylor wasn’t interested in what Bonamassa had to show her

Rita Coolidge alleges she helped write Eric Clapton’s Layla – but never got credit for it
By Matt Owen published
In a resurfaced interview, Coolidge recalls the time she sought a songwriting credit for composing the song’s piano coda – but was rebuffed

Walter Trout on wild times with Canned Heat, how John Mayall helped him get sober – and his death metal tone secret
By Joel McIver published
As the blues veteran releases a fiery new album, Sign of the Times, and wrestles with his new gym regimen, he checks in to talk tone and share memories of a career like no other

How Eddie Van Halen led to Les Claypool picking up the bass – and how he nearly joined Kirk Hammett’s band
By Janelle Borg published
The Primus bassist and Metallica lead guitarist attended the same high school – and very nearly ended up in the same band
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