Rod Brakes
Rod Brakes is a music journalist with an expertise in guitars. Having spent many years at the coalface as a guitar dealer and tech, Rod's more recent work as a writer covering artists, industry pros and gear includes contributions for leading publications and websites such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar World, Guitar Player and MusicRadar in addition to specialist music books, blogs and social media. He is also a lifelong musician.
Latest articles by Rod Brakes
Watch Jimi Hendrix Erupt During a Fiery Performance of “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” on the Edge of a Volcano
By Rod Brakes published
Video We return to this red-hot rendition from Maui in celebration of Hendrix’s 80th birthday
“So Much of It Is in the Fingers, but the Guitar Is Still Your Closest Thing”: Brian May Talks Tone, Building the Red Special, Early Queen and More in This Unmissable Podcast
By Rod Brakes published
Video If you’re a guitar player and you like Queen then you’ll love ‘The Red Special Guitar Podcast’
Don’t Miss the Rolling Stones’ New “2000 Light Years From Home” Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video Originally shot using 35mm film, this 1967 “promotional” movie has now been restored in 4K resolution
Watch Southern Rockers Robert Jon & the Wreck’s Explosive “Pain No More” Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video Co-written by Charlie Starr, the band's latest track was produced by Nashville’s multiple Grammy-winning Dave Cobb
Watch Slide Guitar Extraordinaire Troy Redfern’s Fiery “Mercy” Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video The new single is the latest from the critically acclaimed blues-rock guitarist’s album ‘The Wings of Salvation'
Watch Jeff Beck Perform “Rumble” in New Fender Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video The guitarist plays the Link Wray classic and recalls hearing it for the first time
“It Was a Huge Loss. And I Did Love Him”: Roger Waters Tells the Tragic Tale of Syd Barrett
By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published
Video The Pink Floyd co-founder recounts the inside story of one of psychedelic rock’s greatest in this unmissable ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ clip
Watch the Stone Roses’ Momentous “I Wanna Be Adored” Comeback Performance
By Rod Brakes, Mark McStea published
Video Reunited, the band are greeted on stage with rapturous applause
“I Get Down on My Knees and Pray Before Every Show”: Watch My Morning Jacket’s Otherworldly “Circuital” Performance
By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Gibson signature artist Jim James and Co deliver a stirring rendition of this epic track live at Red Rocks
Listen to “Saharan Hendrix” Mdou Moctar’s Mesmerizing "Ibitilan" Recording
By Rod Brakes published
Video The Tuareg guitarist’s raw live track is taken from ‘Vol. 2’ of the two-part ‘Niger EP' series
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