Christopher Scapelliti

“It felt like a sign from the universe.” Courtney Barnett on the moment when everything clicked on her new album Players Christopher Scapellitipublished The songwriter recalls the epiphany that inspired “Mantis,” the track that pulled ‘Creature of Habit’ ... See more

“I knew he only lived about 12 miles away, so I thought I would just drive there.” The woman who found Paul McCartney’s bass guitar in her attic had no idea a global search for the instrument was going on News Christopher Scapellitipublished Cathy Guest d... See more

“His music meant everything to him.” Punk originator Ross “The Boss” Friedman, who led the Dictators and Manowar, has died News Christopher Scapellitipublished The guitarist passed away March 26, one month after announcing he had been diagnosed with ALS F... See more

“I haven’t got a clue where it’s in the film.” How Elvis Costello and a Whitney Houston movie turned a failed song into a million-dollar payday Features Christopher Scapellitipublished The pub-rock icon thought his tune had vanished for good — until a few... See more

“It’s the most amazing guitar. I’ve used it on nearly every single record.” Bill Wyman on the $15 bass guitar that powered the Rolling Stones’ classic hits — and became a priceless piece of rock and roll history Long before stadium tours and Platinum sale... See more