Latest articles by Phil Weller
Grace Bowers reveals the legends who inspired her blues
The 18-year-old prodigy says, "I don’t hate sad songs, but I don’t think I’ll ever write one"
Joe Bonamassa forced to move his Nerdville guitars to safety amid L.A. wildfires
"I knew this day would come eventually," Bonamassa says, "but just not today.”
Why the mods Eric Johnson made to his ‘54 Strat were pivotal to his early success
The guitarist made extensive revisions to the guitar's electronics and hardware that became central to his signature smooth tone
"She wants me to be Zakk Wylde.” Alex Skolnick on his moment as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist
The Testament axeman got his moment with the Prince of Darkness in 1995 following Zakk Wylde's departure
"We play rush stuff and jam." Alex Lifeson says he and Geddy Lee haven't ended their music partnership
Nearly 10 years since Rush’s final show, the group's two surviving members haven't ended their creative partnership
Dave Navarro is working on new material with his Jane’s Addiction bandmates, but no sign of Perry Farrell
The band’s long-awaited reunion came to an abrupt end after the singer threw a punch at the guitarist
"Not too clever!" Rory Gallagher was honored with a statue in Belfast. But they got a key detail wrong
A Melody Maker magazine cover shot provided the inspiration for the tribute to the Irish guitar icon
Joe Satriani explains what will keep guitar alive
Satch opened up on why he’s always championed the next generation of players, despite initial blowback against his G3 tour plans
Pete Townshend talks originality, playing loud and which guitarist was first to use feedback
He says Marshall's '60s amps were rife for experimentation while discussing his “musical” use of screaming amps
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
Ray recalls the wisdom of Etta James that helped him work with McCartney
How teen blues guitar sensation Grace Bowers is winning over critics one gig at a time
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
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
After two failed albums, Vertigo Records was ready to drop the band. Their twin-guitar harmonies saved the day
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
Derek Trucks reveals how fretboard visualization helped him find harmonic possibilities all over the fretboard
The guitarist also explains why open E remains his favorite tuning and how it pairs so well with standard tuning
Steve Hunter tells how he spontaneously tracked the guitar solo for Aerosmith's "Train Kept a Rollin' "
How the veteran session guitarist helped launch Aerosmith’s career
Danelectro brings back its famed Spring King – a spring reverb pedal you can kick
Downsized but tonally faithful to the original, the Spring King boasts a real spring reverb
Chris Impellitteri reveals his 1988 invitation to become Ozzy's guitarist
When Jake E. Lee left the band, Impellitteri was at the height of his powers as a virtuoso speed-metal guitarist
Watch David Gilmour perform on a dulcimer as he hints at more to come in 2025
The prog legend delivered his Christmas message alongside a special live version of a new standout track
Joe Bonamassa plays Rory Gallagher's "other" Strat. But his excitement isn't about the guitar
The blues guitarist was given a chance to play a pair of the Irish rocker's prized Fenders ahead of their auction
