Richard SmithSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Richard Smith The History of the Fender Telecaster By Richard Smith published 14 March 22 How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution. Electric Guitars 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 think shredding is like talking a foreign language to somebody at 10 times the speed of sound. You can't remember anything." Don Felder on how he crafted his iconic guitar solo for the Eagles’ “One of These Nights”2"Slightly unreal moment to sit with Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood..." The guitarist and drummer are working together again in the studio seven years after Buckingham was ousted from Fleetwood Mac3"Every single King Crimson record was a battle. Everything was against them." Steven Wilson reveals what King Crimson's music taught him about Robert Fripp's genius4"He said, ‘You get rock. I'm looking for that sort of guy.’" Joe Satriani calls him “the guitar player I wish I was.” But for Pete Thorn, making stars’ dreams come true is the secret to success 5“It really pulled me out of my grief.” Mike Campbell reveals the offer to become Fleetwood Mac's guitarist saved him just months after Tom Petty's death
The History of the Fender Telecaster By Richard Smith published 14 March 22 How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.