This Month
Rolling Stones pocket $21m a show as ‘pensioner’ rock stars cash in
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger made $21 million each time they played live last year, multiples more than Brat star Charli XCX and Ed Sheeran.
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- James Desborough
January 2023
Sudden death of guitar god Jeff Beck shocks fans worldwide
The guitarist first came to prominence as a member of the Yardbirds then went out on his own in a solo career that incorporated hard rock, jazz, funky blues and even opera.
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- Mark Kennedy
October 2020
Eddie Van Halen, guitar god, dies at 65
Known for his two-handed tapping technique on the strings, the pioneering musician earned a place alongside Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page as one of rock's most celebrated guitarists.
- Dan Whitcomb
September 2020
Guitars make a comeback as women and teenagers drive sales
More than six months into a pandemic that has threatened to sink entire industries, guitar companies are reporting record sales that shock industry veterans.
- Alex Williams