Two Iron Maiden alumni, guitarist Adrian Smith and retired drummer Nicko McBrain, united with Tool bassist Justin Chancellor ...

Despite some chart success with his acts, Beck suffered from a lack of original material, musical direction and his own ...

Will we ever know the true story of this fabled guitar? For some it’s iconic, for others it was simply a cobbled-together working tool for a master ...

Smith’s impact on The Yardbirds. In an interview with Far Out magazine, Beck highlighted how Smith played a significant role in their band. He described him as the “backbone of the band” and said: “He ...

Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page were close friends, but perhaps they were a little too close, as Page's later work proved to be a ...

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While heavy metal is widely agreed to have originated properly in the 1970s, Jeff Beck believes he came up with the first heavy metal riff, with a little help.

In the world of rock music and comedy, few films have left a lasting impact as much as 'This Is Spinal Tap.' Released in 1984, this mockumentary has become a staple in both genres, with its humorous ...

Leaving a successful band might seem like a career-killer in the music industry, but it wasn't for these three musicians.

Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and partially-retired drummer Nicko McBrain performed with Tool bassist Justin Chancellor at ...