January
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.
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.
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.
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.