Echoing Vai's sentiments, Satriani said, “Pete is an all-around monster guitarist. He has that rare ability to shine on rhythm and lead guitar, switching back and forth with finesse. He’s got the ...

And when Eddie heard Vai apply his magic to his own songs in Roth’s band, he was duly impressed. “I’m going, ‘This guy is ...

After watching clips of one of the early BEAT shows, the King Crimson guitarist had some words of wisdom for his stand-in ...

Sheila E. and more musicians will be honored during the 2025 NAMM show. Other honorees include Gary Numan, Jim Keltner and ...

The David Lee Roth Band was never officially credited on Roth's 80s releases, but they helped keep the charismatic frontman ...

With The Weeknd's new album pushed to Jan. 31, country star Kane Brown's fourth studio album leads this week's crop of new ...

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows ...

A range of guitarists have shaped the sound of Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante, including Johnny Marr (The Smiths), John McGeoch (Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees), and Steve Vai, among ...

Chicago's Lee Loughnane tells UCR why it was initially a struggle to attract an audience with their debut album.

A new David Lee Roth box set titled 'The Warner Recordings 1985-1994' featuring the Van Halen legend’s first five solo releases is due out in February.

“It was my first concert. Prince was on the ‘Purple Rain’ tour and he had a string of shows at the St. Paul Civic Center right around Christmas,” he said. “It was absolutely life-changing.