Michael BrooksSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Michael Brooks “I’ll Never Be Able to Play the Kind of Leads I Want”: Pete Townshend Discusses Guitar Solos, Gibson SGs and More in This Fascinating Interview From the ‘GP’ Vault By Michael Brooks published 2 August 23 “I was happiest listening to Jimi Hendrix – that, to me, was like heaven,” said the Who’s six-string destroyer Guitarists 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 ARTICLES1"I cannot play guitar." Rockabilly legend Brian Setzer reveals he has an auto-immune disease that prevents him from playing guitar 2"We thought his music was very similar to ours, and we latched on to him amazingly quickly.” Paul McCartney explained how a youthful error led him to write one of his greatest guitar tracks for the Beatles3"I thought, Wow, what an effective thing to do! And I learned it directly from him.” Alex Lifeson reveals the technique he stole from Rory Gallagher during their time together on the road4“He ain’t no Mick Taylor, and he’s no Harvey Mandel! He’s what I call a C-plus guitar player.” Harvey Mandel tells how Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards ruined his chance to join the Rolling Stones 5The Presidents' Day sale at Musician's Friend includes a massive up to 40% off guitar gear – here’s three deals that caught my eye
“I’ll Never Be Able to Play the Kind of Leads I Want”: Pete Townshend Discusses Guitar Solos, Gibson SGs and More in This Fascinating Interview From the ‘GP’ Vault By Michael Brooks published 2 August 23 “I was happiest listening to Jimi Hendrix – that, to me, was like heaven,” said the Who’s six-string destroyer
