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Win an Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior
by Tim StegallThere is no doubt that Green Day leader Billie Joe Armstrong is a great guitarist, punk rock or not. He...
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11 bands that prove the Rolling Stones’ influence on punk was enormous
by Tim StegallThe Rolling Stones invented the very notion of the modern rock ‘n’ roll band. Which means, in turn, their impact...
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10 times different artists collaborated to make inspiring music
by Tim StegallSeptember 1963: A young R&B combo called the Rolling Stones are rehearsing, preparing for a recording session. Their manager, former...
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10 punk guitarists who took a unique approach to the genre in the ’10s
by Tim StegallWhen the ball dropped in New York City’s Times Square at the stroke of midnight Dec. 31, 2009, punk rock...
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20 books written by or about women musicians to add to your reading list
by Marian PhillipsWhen searching a bookstore for music memoirs, it’s likely that the shelves are packed with men such as Kurt Cobain,...
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15 essential post-punk bands who represent the evolution of the genre
by Tim StegallPost-punk had to happen. Punk rock opened all this space for people to make exactly the kind of art or...
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10 Joan Jett-inspired artists who are breaking boundaries just like her
by Tim Stegall“Joan Jett doesn’t play rock ’n’ roll,” I wrote two years back, reviewing her SXSW showcase for The Austin Chronicle....
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Chrissie Hynde never really wanted to be punk-rock royalty
by Tim StegallSince 1978, the Pretenders’ outspoken singer/songwriter/rhythm guitarist Chrissie Hynde and her band have brought sophisticated compositional smarts and instrumental chops...
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10 of the most influential musicians who passed away far too young
by Maria SerraMany artists have changed both the lives of individual fans and the entirety of music history as it stands. Each...
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15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future
by Tim StegallWelcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk guitarists of the ’90s. One notable difference between this list...
