On verge of upcoming US tour fronting #Squeeze with support from late 70's UK and early 80's MTV breakout acts Adam Ant & Haircut 100, erstwhile English vocalist #GlennTilbrook ruminates for #GuitarWorld on new project Trixies co-written with Chris Difford, and insights into his foremost formative musical influences including Joe Pass and Maria Muldaur’s early Canadian based #guitarist, Amos Garrett.

https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/squeeze-trixies-glenn-tilbrook

“When Squeeze were first successful, we essentially had to dumb down to fit in with what was going on”: Glenn Tilbrook on the sounds that gave Squeeze a push, and the resurrection of the English rock legends' early recordings

The Squeeze frontman, songwriter, and guitarist shares the story behind Trixies, a new album that unearths demos from decades ago, and brings them gloriously back to life

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At what point does "there's no such thing as bad press" fall apart?

Not planning to play any gigs any time soon — but if I was there'd be a sock on my Telecaster's headstock. I'd be embarrassed to be seen with the Fender logo after that dick move.

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“This case could set a precedent, impacting countless other builders and musicians”: Fender escalates legal campaign against S-style guitars, issues first cease and desist to US builder

Family-run LsL Instruments is seeking to raise funds for its legal battle against Fender, which has instructed the firm to stop making its S-style guitars

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The Text Message Ozzy Sent Zakk Wylde After Back to the Beginning
Zakk Wylde relays the last time he saw Ozzy Osbourne and the final message he received from Ozzy in a 2025 Guitar World interview. Continue reading…

https://loudwire.com/text-message-ozzy-sent-zakk-wylde-back-to-the-beginning-birmingham/

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“I look over at Zakk and he can’t work the fretboard. I’m screaming at him, ‘It’s from liftin’ them weights!’ I didn’t realize he’d taken all the antibiotics in the bottle”: How Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde became metal’s most beloved partnership

https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ozzy-osbourne-zakk-wylde-becoming-metals-most-beloved-partnership

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“There were a lot of things I wish I had done with Greta that if I could go back in time and do differently, I would”: Jake Kiszka’s Greta Van Fleet journey so far has been an astounding success – but there are some things he’d change about it

https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/jake-kiszka-what-hed-change-about-greta-van-fleet

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How Jake E. Lee Got the Invite for Ozzy Osbourne's Farewell Show
The guitarist revealed he hadn't crossed paths with Ozzy Osbourne in decades, but was happy to be included in this final performance. Continue reading…

https://loudwire.com/jake-e-lee-invite-ozzy-osbourne-farewell-show/

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Why Tool Weren't Going to Play Black Sabbath's Farewell Show
Adam Jones said that Tool initially weren't going to play Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell concert, but they changed their minds. Continue reading…

https://loudwire.com/tool-werent-going-black-sabbath-farewell-show-changed-minds/

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Jake E. Lee Wants to Play Unexpected Song at Ozzy Farewell
Jake E. Lee knows what fans will expect him to play at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert, but he casts doubt on if that will be the actual choice. Continue reading…

https://loudwire.com/jake-e-lee-song-choice-ozzy-black-sabbath-farewell-concert/

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