Jeff Beck was always proud to move rock guitar forward, but he was the first to say when one of his records didn't turn out like he had planned.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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Legendary English guitarist Jeff Beck likely owns dozens of amplifiers, but there’s no reason for This Is Spinal Tap fans to ...

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 ...