Latest articles by Joe Bosso
“There Were No Rules With This Project”: The Edge Reveals the Secrets Behind U2’s New Album, 'Songs of Surrender' – a Whopping Collection of “Reimagined” Songs From Their Back Catalog
When it came to remaking 40 classic U2 tracks, The Edge was guided by his heart and one grand idea: “to make intimacy the new version of punk rock”
“Captain” Kirk Douglas’s Top Five Tips for Guitarists
These habits have helped the Gibson signature artist to stay on course with the Roots and his 'Tonight Show' gig
“On Paper, the Song Shouldn’t Have Worked at All”: How Randy Bachman Wrote His Favorite Guess Who Track, “Undun”
The guitarist reveals the influence of Lenny Breau, Bob Dylan and the Zombies in the 1969 hit
“For the First Time in a While, I’m Very Excited About Electric Guitar Again”: The Edge Talks Rekindling His Passion for Tone
Don’t miss our June issue celebrating U2’s latest album, ‘Songs of Surrender,’ and the 40th anniversary of their milestone 'War' LP
“Saviors of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Måneskin Are Introducing American Ears to Their Infectious Brand of Glam-Rock Revivalism
“We’re young, but as musicians we understand what the Beatles did,” says bassist Victoria De Angelis
“Finding the Right Lineup Is the Single Most Important Thing in a Band”: Goose Guitarists Rick Mitarotonda and Peter Anspach Talk Band Chemistry as They Evolve From Underground Darlings to Major Venue Headliners
On ‘Dripfield,’ the jam-band breakouts let their muse lead them outside their comfort zone
"I Play Rock, I Play Soul, I Play Funk – That’s the Malina Moye Sound”: With ‘Dirty,’ the Strat-Wielding Lefty Leaves an Indelible Record of Her Singular Style
“People always tell you to pick a lane as an artist, but I was never comfortable with that,” says the pioneering guitarist
“Never Give up on Your Dream”: Steve Howe’s Top Five Tips for Guitarists
These are the habits that have made Steve Howe a stylistic and technical virtuoso
“It’s an Apocalyptic Vision of the World Crumbling Into Pieces”: David Crosby Reveals How “Wooden Ships” Came to Be
In his last ‘Guitar Player’ interview in November 2022, the late songsmith explained how he, Stephen Stills and Paul Kantner wrote this visionary classic
“Les Pauls, Teles, and Strats Restricted Me”: Joe Satriani Explains His Devotion to Ibanez Guitars
How the virtuoso’s creative horizon expanded with Ibanez
“I’ve Been Privileged to Play on so Many Great and Important Records”: Session Veteran Waddy Wachtel Reveals His Top Six Career-Defining Tracks
From Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon and Stevie Nicks to Steve Perry, Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones, here are the six of the best from the “rock and roll specialist”
“Rockabilly Is so Near and Dear to My Heart”: Brian Setzer Reveals the Legendary Artists and Guitar Gear That Helped Define His Signature Sound
“I’ve always done what I’ve wanted, and it’s worked out,” says the Stray Cats frontman
“I’m a Blues Guitarist in a Metal Band”: Blues-Rock Aficionado Mark Morton and Hardcore Metalhead Willie Adler Talk Lamb of God’s Unlikely Guitar Pairing
Despite their “deep-seated rivalry,” the axmen peacefully co-exist with some “friendly competition”
“Bigger Isn’t Always Better. And Longer Isn’t Either”: Joe Satriani Explains Why Shorter Cables Can Improve Your Sound
Satch takes the lead and reveals some more guitar tone wisdom
“I Realized Maybe I Don’t Need These Big Amps After All”: Shinedown Guitarist Zach Myers Recalls His Guitar Amp Revelations
The PRS signature artist explains why bigger doesn’t always mean better
“Having a Guitar That Really Inspires You Cannot Be Overstated”: Joe Satriani Reveals the Most Important Element of Tone
Satch dishes out some tips on what to look out for when purchasing a guitar or amp
“With the Best Record I’ve Ever Made, I’m Filled With Nothing but Gratitude”: Jared James Nichols Is Mighty Stoked About His New, Self-Titled Album
After a freak accident sidelined his career, the hard-charging blues-rock guitarist and singer recovers with an LP that shows him at the top of his game
Nita Strauss’s Top Six Tips for Guitarists
While her career continues to skyrocket, the shred merchant keeps down to earth with these practical habits
“It’s Lighter on Guitars, but They Have More Impact”: Inhaler’s Elijah Hewson and Josh Jenkinson Make a Singular Sound on New Album, ‘Cuts & Bruises’
The chart-topping Irish stars reveal how they made their guitar lines shine more brightly
"I Still Really Like Playing the Guitar. After All of These Years, It’s Still My Favorite Thing": Marshall Crenshaw Takes a Spin Through His Decades-Long Career
He’s one of pop music’s most versatile guitarists. Just don’t call him “underrated”
“You Drop a Song on CSN and Y, and You’re Gonna See Stuff Happen”: David Crosby Talks Five Career-Defining Tracks in This Previously Unseen Interview
In one of his final interviews with ‘GP’ late last year, the acoustic legend reflected on a life in music
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Top Six Tips for Guitarists
The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan guitar veteran dishes out some solid advice
“I Love the Blues, but I Don’t Want to Be Just a Blues Cat”: Eddie 9V Talks Electrifying New Album, ‘Capricorn’
The blues-soul firebrand conjures up the ghosts of Macon’s fabled Capricorn Studios on his latest release
