Andy Summers
Latest about Andy Summers
How Andy Summers made a massive Police hit using a hand-wrenching guitar figure and a Telecaster with a mysterious history
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist says “It’s a famous riff, and I have to admit, it’s hard to play. You have to be a real guitarist to do it well."
Andy Summers reveals his role in the making of the Police hit “Every Breath You Take”
By Gary Graff published
The former Police guitarist says his riff should have earned him a writing credit
EHX Joins Forces with Andy Summers for New Walking on the Moon Signature Flanger Pedal
By Jackson Maxwell published
In both sound and looks, the new signature stompbox harkens back to the glory days of the Police, and their domination of the pop charts.
“You Certainly Don’t Want to Be Looking for Commercial Success”: Andy Summers Reveals the Evolving Strategies That Keep His Creative Life Busier Than Ever
By Michael Molenda published
“You have to be very much engaged in the pursuit of finding new and unique ways to express your art,” says the Police guitarist
Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock
By Dave Hunter published
A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects
The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history
“All This Equipment is Just to Make a Sound Like We Used to Get Years Ago”: Watch Andy Summers Demo His Massive Effects Rig in 1987
By Dave Hunter last updated
Video Here’s why the Police guitarist is an effects innovator.
Andy Summers Tells the Turbulent Tale of ‘Zenyatta Mondatta'
By Michael Molenda last updated
Video How the Police battled a tight deadline and vanquished label interference to make the album that would turn them into international superstars.
Get The Pick Newsletter
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!