Players “They were chasing success.” Michael Schenker brought UFO global fame. He had other plans As the guitarist releases his new album of UFO covers, he recalls the forces that led to his departure “Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation The guitarist also shares how he got his Gibson Johnny Smith guitar for a steal Guitarist Bill Kelliher on why Mastodon was never the same after 'Crack the Skye' The guitarist also details the unusual guitars behind the group's 2009 breakout album Latest Players Joe Bonamassa reveals the one guitar that does it all... and the one he'll never play By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitar aficionado also tells us which guitar he'll never play, and the pedal on his board that he can't do without "Slash begged me, 'Please don't ask me that.' " Joe Perry reveals the full story of how he lost and found the Les Paul ’Burst from his 1970s Aerosmith era By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitarist laments there is one guitar he sold long ago that he still wants back Ralph McTell scored a hit with his classic “Streets of London.” It only took him 10 years — and three recordings By Joe Matera published 12 November 24 The guitarist says his song is better known in the U.S for a successful cover version Zakk Wylde explains his weirdly effective method for creative guitar playing By Joe Bosso published 12 November 24 Of the guitarist’s five guitar tips, the central theme is to do what comes naturally "Alternate tunings — it was like the sky opened up.” Rival Son’s Scott Holiday on how to get out of ruts By Joe Bosso published 11 November 24 The guitarist also has valuable advice for anyone who takes their career as a musician seriously As Trans-Siberian Orchestra revs up again, Al Pitrelli reflects on how it all began By Gary Graff published 11 November 24 The guitarist also shared the stories behind his five favorite TSO tracks David Lindley took slide guitar beyond the blues. Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt share tales of his brilliance By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 24 Fluent on guitar and any number of stringed instruments, David Lindley shaped the sound of California's classic-rock era “I had this really nice old Strat I used for a lot of stuff.” Chris Stein on Blondie’s hit “Dreaming” and its secret ingredient By Joe Matera published 8 November 24 Notes Stein, “I think I'm the first person to actually have an EBow credited on a record” “People always say I’m the Beatle who changed the most.” How playing sitar helped George Harrison become a guitar legend By Christopher Scapelliti published 8 November 24 While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened Percussive fingertapper Marcin might be the best thing to happen to acoustic guitar since Segovia By Jimmy Leslie last updated 8 November 24 His guitar-tapping mastery has made him a rising star — and brought new attention to the acoustic guitar's expressive potential 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives 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“They were chasing success. I had my own vision, and after 'Strangers in the Night,' I split.” Michael Schenker brought UFO global fame. He had other plans 2“He let everyone know he was the new dangerous kid on the block. It started me on a relentless mission to find out just who this man was”: Eric Clapton reveals the guitarist that inspired him to quit the Bluesbreakers and form Cream3I’ve been playing guitar for 20 years – discover why I switched to Til guitar lessons and get $20 off your first lesson from a pro tutor4"When you look at his 18-page discography, the enormous impact he and his guitar have had on the world of music becomes clear." Learn these 10 techniques that made Steve Lukather a legendary studio ace5"I placed the DeArmond pickup near the bridge. I put a crushed cigarette packet underneath it. That helped to get that round sound.” Vic Flick, guitarist behind the iconic James Bond theme, has died. Read our historic interview with him
Joe Bonamassa reveals the one guitar that does it all... and the one he'll never play By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitar aficionado also tells us which guitar he'll never play, and the pedal on his board that he can't do without
"Slash begged me, 'Please don't ask me that.' " Joe Perry reveals the full story of how he lost and found the Les Paul ’Burst from his 1970s Aerosmith era By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitarist laments there is one guitar he sold long ago that he still wants back
Ralph McTell scored a hit with his classic “Streets of London.” It only took him 10 years — and three recordings By Joe Matera published 12 November 24 The guitarist says his song is better known in the U.S for a successful cover version
Zakk Wylde explains his weirdly effective method for creative guitar playing By Joe Bosso published 12 November 24 Of the guitarist’s five guitar tips, the central theme is to do what comes naturally
"Alternate tunings — it was like the sky opened up.” Rival Son’s Scott Holiday on how to get out of ruts By Joe Bosso published 11 November 24 The guitarist also has valuable advice for anyone who takes their career as a musician seriously
As Trans-Siberian Orchestra revs up again, Al Pitrelli reflects on how it all began By Gary Graff published 11 November 24 The guitarist also shared the stories behind his five favorite TSO tracks
David Lindley took slide guitar beyond the blues. Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt share tales of his brilliance By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 24 Fluent on guitar and any number of stringed instruments, David Lindley shaped the sound of California's classic-rock era
“I had this really nice old Strat I used for a lot of stuff.” Chris Stein on Blondie’s hit “Dreaming” and its secret ingredient By Joe Matera published 8 November 24 Notes Stein, “I think I'm the first person to actually have an EBow credited on a record”
“People always say I’m the Beatle who changed the most.” How playing sitar helped George Harrison become a guitar legend By Christopher Scapelliti published 8 November 24 While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened
Percussive fingertapper Marcin might be the best thing to happen to acoustic guitar since Segovia By Jimmy Leslie last updated 8 November 24 His guitar-tapping mastery has made him a rising star — and brought new attention to the acoustic guitar's expressive potential
