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Zakk Wylde on his strange picking technique and two other shredders who have defied convention
Fresh from his recent chats with Guitar Player, Wylde digs into one of the more unusual aspects of his guitar approach
Brian Ray on navigating nerves while learning the ropes in Paul McCartney’s band
Read one of our top 20 stories of 2024: Brian Ray recalls the wisdom of Etta James that helped him work with Paul McCartney
How teen blues guitar sensation Grace Bowers is winning over critics one gig at a time
Read one of our top 20 stories of 2024: She’s been championed by some of the best blues players around, but comments about her age and gender show she has work ahead of her
George Harrison names the “greatest guitar solo of all time” and the player who left a lasting impression on him
Read one of our top 20 stories of 2024: From influencing his gear choices to inspiring chord changes and lead lines, one guitarist stood above the rest for the Quiet Beatle
John 5 shares what he learned about Eddie Van Halen after playing through the guitarist's rig
The Mötley Crüe guitarist says he was "freaked out" after hearing Van Halen’s debut album for the first time
Scott Gorham on the making of 'Jailbreak,' twin harmonies, and friendship with Phil Lynott
Read one of our top 20 stories of 2024: After two failed albums, Vertigo Records was ready to drop the band. Their twin-guitar harmonies saved the day
“‘Those old Beatle bashers?’”: Paul McCartney talks Vox amps, and his love of dirty tones
In a 1990 GP interview, McCartney expressed his personal preference for getting gnarlier rock tones out of his Vox amps, despite his pop reputation
Joe Bonamassa on the honor and pressures of his upcoming Rory Gallagher tribute shows in Ireland
The modern-day blues icon will celebrate Gallagher’s legacy across three shows in his hometown next year
“Here to make its first stage appearance in 50 years is my original bass.” Paul McCartney’s iconic Höfner bass returns to the stage after being lost for over 50 years as he brings the Got Back tour to a star-studded close
Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood helped cap the curtain-closing show. But the reappearance of the bass was the biggest surprise of all
