Latest articles by Andrew Daly
Andy Timmons on the guitars that got away and the best guitar deal he ever made
The guitarist is celebrating the release of his new album, 'Recovery,' and says fans enjoyment — and gear — are the fuel that keep him going
Ian Anderson tells why he clashed with Mick Abrahams and reveals what it takes to become Jethro Tull’s guitar player
“I used the blues to open doors into the music business, to get an audience,” Tull’s frontman tells us. “And a record deal.”
Warren Haynes tells us why he chose P90s for his new signature Gibson Les Paul Standard
Haynes says the P90s are “the tonal change I’m looking for without turning knobs”
Ian Anderson reflects on Martin Barre, Tony Iommi and four other guitarists behind Jethro Tull
From clashing with Mick Abrahams to his long years with Barre, Anderson reflects on the players who have helped him guide Tull from blues to prog to hard rock
Ace Frehley weighs in on three guitarists who have called him their six-string inspiration
The Space Ace recounts his experiences with Dimebag Darrell, John 5 and Slash, each of whom grew up as fans of the guitarist during his tenure with Kiss
Springsteen hated it. Behind the most famous misheard lyric in rock history
The song caused their guitarist to quit, opening the door for Chris Thompson, who played guitar and sang on what became the band first number-one hit
Tom Morello talks Tony Iommi’s riff guitar genius and plans for Black Sabbath's upcoming farewell concert
Morello, who is currently planning Sabbath's July reunion concert, says the show will feature "12 of the greatest Black Sabbath cover bands in history — including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and Tool"
Phil Manzanera talks Page, Beck, Townshend and the 10 albums that changed his life
The guitarist behind Roxy Music’s groundbreaking albums reveals the records that shaped him as a musician
“He was a loose cannon and played too fast. And I didn’t realize how short he was!” Ace Frehley tells us what he thinks of his Kiss replacements Bruce Kulick, Vinnie Vincent and Tommy Thayer
If Ace is the quintessential Kiss guitarist, where does that leave the others? Only the Space Ace knows for sure
Bruce Kulick says nothing prepared him for his worst gig of all time with Kiss
His long-running stint with the makeup-free version of the group made Kulick one of the most beloved of their non-original members
Elliot Easton talks us through his guitar solos on “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Just What I Needed” and three other classic cuts
The guitarist also shared details of a song he wrote for a Guitar World compilataion CD that ended up on his 1985 solo album
Billy Corgan on 30 years of Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
"The record company thought it was the most suicidal career move that you could make," says the Smashing Pumpkins guitarist
Joe Satriani talks Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and the 10 records that changed his life
The guitar virtuoso reveals the groundbreaking albums that shaped him as a musician
“When I play a solo, the best score I can get is 75 precent.” Steve Morse on how to keep your cool when the going gets tough
Now 50 years into his career, the 70-year-old guitarist shares the lessons that have kept him growing in his art
Junior Marvin on being picked by Bob Marley as his lead guitarist on 'Exodus,' the album that brought reggae to the world
Marvin says engineer Roger Mayer brought him a Strat from Manny’s in New York specifically chosen for album sessions
Ace Frehley goes behind the scenes of rock's greatest TV interview — when Tom Snyder interviewed Kiss in 1979
“Kiss had a weird chemistry back then,” the Space Ace says. “Which is one of the reasons that group worked”
Joe Bonamassa names "10 Records That Changed My Life"
Joe B reveals each album's significance to him — and includes one or two that might surprise you
It's ugly and beat to hell, but Adrian Belew's Stratocaster is behind landmark albums
The guitarist told us the history of his Strat, which he bought off the wall after his previous axe disappeared
"Every guitar that had been in Jamaica had to be pulled apart and rebuilt." Roger Mayer on salvaging Bob Marley's guitars for 'Exodus'
The electronics legend also explains how Junior Marvin brought a rock vibe that gave Bob the "international sound" he craved
Chris Impellitteri nearly gave up when tragedies took his family. Guitar kept him alive
As his band drops its new album, 'War Machine,' the shredder explains how life's highs and lows have shaped him as a player
Steve Lukather reveals the best electric guitar he owns and the one he’ll never play
The Toto guitarist also talked to us about his biggest guitar regret and the pedal that’s always on his board
“I took a bass string, put it on the guitar...” Joe Perry reveals his unusual techniques behind writing classic Aerosmith riffs
The guitarist shares stories on the making of "Walk This Way," "Back in the Saddle." "Same Old Song and Dance" and more
Scott Gorham recalls finding his footing with Thin Lizzy’s 1976 classic “Emerald”
The guitarist explains how he adapted to the band’s Irish roots in a new Guitar Player interview
“They were chasing success.” Michael Schenker brought UFO global fame. He had other plans
As the guitarist releases his new album of UFO covers, he recalls the forces that led to his departure
“Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation
The guitarist also shares how he got his Gibson Johnny Smith guitar for a steal
