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PRS has made John McLaughlin a jaw-dropping Private Stock signature model

The PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin was spec’d by Paul Reed Smith himself to honour the English jazz fusion guitar legend, and is limited to 200 instruments worldwide

MusicRadar

Introducing the “up-and-down” fingerstyle approach – a new guitar technique designed to get you playing faster than ever

The brainchild of Gio Guido, up-and-down fingerpicking is inspired by Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin – but takes things one step further

Guitar World

Rod Stewart got a Bay City Roller on stage to sing Sunshine on Leith as he didn't think he'd be able to do it himself

Superstar rocker Rod said: “My dad and Woody’s dad were both from Leith. We have a big Edinburgh connection."

Daily Record

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Legendary Edinburgh band Bay City Rollers announce new member ahead of worldwide tour

Edinburgh band Bay City Rollers have announced a new member for their worldwide tour, with childhood fan John McLaughlin joining them ahead of their 50th anniversary celebration.

Edinburgh Live

Bay City Rollers' new member announced by band ahead of worldwide tour

Dream come true for childhood fan John McLaughlin who joins the legendary Scots band ahead of their 50th anniversary celebrations next year

Daily Record

In celebration of Jan Hammer: so much more than great film and TV soundtracks

You might know Jan Hammer as the talented film and TV score writer, but he also redefined keyboard technique and performance

MusicRadar

Ahmed Ben Ali: Subhana review – euphoric Libyan reggae from charismatic singer

Ali’s self-produced album features his trademark bright, melodic sound, blending Libyan folk, reggae, zokra and synths with striking results

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Watch Metallica's Kirk Hammett play John Lennon and Yardbirds classics alongside Johnny Depp, Ronnie Wood, Billy Gibbons, Imelda May at Jeff Beck tribute gig

The first of two all-star Jeff Beck tribute concerts in London featured some of the world's most celebrated guitar heroes

Metal Hammer

Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Kirk Hammett and more close out first Jeff Beck tribute concert with star-studded rendition of Going Down

Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, John McLaughlin, Johnny Depp, Gary Clark Jr. and many more all squeezed onstage to pay tribute to the late guitar great

Guitar World

Billy Cobham: “It was testing the waters of rock and jazz!"

Jazz fusion drummer extraordinaire Billy Cobham recalls his time with Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra and beyond...

Louder

Old Firm legends Frank McAvennie and Gordon Dalziel team up for new music video

Scots singer Kenny Lee Roberts has brought the Old Firm together ahead of this weekend's big game as he ropes in Frank McAvennie and Gordon Dalziel for the video for Giving it Travolta.

Daily Record

Al Di Meola on Gibson Les Pauls: “My 1971 Custom is obscenely heavy and growls like nothing else”

The maestro of jazz-rock discusses his relationship with the iconic Gibson single-cut, and the man who designed it

Guitar World

Rod Stewart, Johhny Mac and Glasgow DJ George Bowie team up for dance anthem

Sir Rod has joined up with George Bowie and John McLaughlin's band Johnny Mac and the Faithful for the single 'Me Oh My' which will be this year's official Cash for Kids charity single.

Glasgow Live

John McLaughlin’s fusion ensemble Shakti announce first studio album in 46 years

This Moment arrives more than four decades after Shakti’s last studio effort – and will be promoted on the band’s first US tour in 18 years

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Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Santana, ZZ Top… Crossroads 2023 might offer the greatest lineup of guitar talent ever assembled

From H.E.R. to John McLaughlin and Marcus King to Stephen Stills and Gary Clark Jr, the LA event takes place this September and features an eclectic, once–in-a-lifetime lineup

The Independent UK

Trump's bravado tested as legal woes overlap with campaign

Donald Trump has tried to use Tuesday’s history-making appearance as a rallying cry for supporters as he wages a comeback bid for the White House

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges in New York hush money case – as it happened

Former president charged with falsifying business records in the first degree as indictment released – follow all the latest Trump news

The Independent UK

Donald Trump to surrender to history-making criminal charges

An extraordinary moment in U.S. history is scheduled to unfold in a New York City courthouse Tuesday

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‘It’s a rockstar album’: the UK jazz musicians marking five decades of Miles Davis’s Bitches Brew

In an epic feat of improvisation, 12 players over three days reimagined the jazz great’s magnum opus

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's George Bowie and Kevin McGuire release Wagon Wheel music video featuring local line-dancers

GBX, Sparkos and Kevin McGuire have unleashed sensational new video for the country hit Wagon Wheel which was covered last year - and the music video is sure to go down a treat.

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Drum legend Zakir Hussain a borders-leaping marvel: 'He has blazed a trail' says Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart

George Harrison of The Beatles was a fan and collaborator of Indian tabla drum marvel Zakir Hussain. So are guitar legend John McLaughlin, Grateful Dead mainstay Mickey Hart and banjo innovator Béla Fleck.

Daily Record

Kilmarnock 2 Rangers 3 as Ibrox side bag victory in five-goal thriller

Dan Armstrong left Kilmarnockwith a near-impossible task when he was sent off at 2-1 down.

The Guardian - UK

Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies aged 78

Beck rose to fame with the Yardbirds before fronting the Jeff Beck Group and making forays into the jazz-fusion sound he pioneered

Glasgow Live

Rod Stewart spotted pouring first ever pint of Guinness in Glasgow pub

The iconic performer fancied a pint while the bar staff were setting up, so had a go himself at the legendary double pour - but it didn't quite turn out as well as he expected.

Daily Record

Scots singer Kevin McGuire teams up with George Bowie for Cash for Kids fundraiser

Country singer Kevin McGuire is trying out a new sound with Wagon Wheel, which has been remixed by George Bowie to create the ultimate 'festive banger'.

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