Greg Lake started out as a guitarist – before being convinced by Robert Fripp to switch to bass when joining King Crimson

ELP formed in 1970 after Lake departed King Crimson, a band he helped canonize with his childhood friend, guitarist Robert ...

How Bright Eyes Turned a Rush of ‘Folky-Ass Songs’ Into Two Classic Albums

In 2005, against nearly everyone's advice, the indie icons released two very different records on the same day: ‘I’m Wide ...
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Buddy Guy onhow a 150-foot guitar cable, a great big lie and a little kindness got him the gig that launched his career

The legendary guitarist's story reveals the supportive brotherhood hidden beneath Chicago's cutthroat blues scene ...
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He Helped Shape Austin’s Music Scene. Now, as He Stares Down ALS, He’s Still Playing.

Brotherton does have one big project coming up, though it’s not in his studio. Tomorrow evening, at Austin’s Paramount ...
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How the rules of drum recording were shaped over decades of trial and error

DRUMS WEEK 2025: Drum recording is one of the most discussed topics amongst engineers and producers, and for good reason. There are multiple ways to approach it and the correct option can be ...