John BurksSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by John Burks “The music I might hear, I can’t get on the guitar. It’s a thing of laying around daydreaming... If you pick up your guitar and just try to play, it spoils the whole thing”: Jimi Hendrix on translating his ideas to the guitar, and the joys of club gigs By John Burks published 8 April 24 In 1970, at the peak of his stardom, Hendrix sat down with GP for a chat about songwriting, informal jams, and some of his favorite guitar players Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Scott Gorham recalls finding his footing with Thin Lizzy’s 1976 classic “Emerald”2Noel Gallagher’s son called him out because he can’t shred. His response was priceless3Elvis Costello identifies what AI is really all about. And it isn't music 4Judas Priest’s debut was recorded on a shoestring budget in the dead of night. 50 years later, it’s finally been revived 5Slash recalls how a jam with Jeff Beck nearly ended his idol's career
“The music I might hear, I can’t get on the guitar. It’s a thing of laying around daydreaming... If you pick up your guitar and just try to play, it spoils the whole thing”: Jimi Hendrix on translating his ideas to the guitar, and the joys of club gigs By John Burks published 8 April 24 In 1970, at the peak of his stardom, Hendrix sat down with GP for a chat about songwriting, informal jams, and some of his favorite guitar players
