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
Robben Ford Reveals His Weirdest Gig
By Rod Brakes published
Video “I spent nine days in the studio with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. And that was rather unusual,” recalls the jazz fusion master
Here’s What Happened When Members of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream Got on Stage Together
By Rod Brakes published
Video The Dirty Mac’s “Yer Blues” is the stuff of rock and roll legend
Watch Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith’s Epic Live Performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Rod Brakes published
Video The hard rock titans unite on stage for a knockout show at the 1995 Induction Ceremony
Watch Loretta Lynn’s Iconic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” Performances on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
By Rod Brakes published
Video These early ‘70s renditions capture the "First Lady of Country Music" during her hitmaking prime
Watch Finland Blues-Rock Sensation Erja Lyytinen’s “Waiting for the Daylight” Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video The Black Sabbath-infused title track appears today upon the release of her new album
Watch GP Reader Bill Hall’s Stunning Solo Acoustic Performance of Pink Floyd’s “The Great Gig in the Sky”
By Rod Brakes published
Video This incredible rendition of 'The Dark Side of the Moon' classic using a Breedlove Pursuit showcases some impressive improv
Watch Bluegrass Virtuoso Billy Strings’ “Long Journey Home” Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video "Not doing this record scared me," says the award-winning guitarist as he prepares for new father & son LP release, ‘Me/and/Dad’
Listen to The Beatles’ New Release: “Tomorrow Never Knows (Take 1)”
By Rod Brakes published
Video This rare track appears ahead of the newly mixed and expanded ‘Revolver’ Special Editions
“I’ve Got a Hole in My Finger”: Stevie Ray Vaughan on the Trials and Tribulations of Heavy Strings
By Rod Brakes, Joe Gore, Matt Resnicoff published
Video Read this revealing GP interview and watch guitar tech ninja René Martinez in action
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