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“I Knew What I Wanted to Do With Guitars”: Bartees Strange on His Heady New Album, ‘Farm to Table’ By Jim Beaugez published 20 September 22 The rising indie-rock star cooks up a dynamic concoction
Andy Summers Tells the Turbulent Tale of ‘Zenyatta Mondatta' By Michael Molenda last updated 12 September 22 Video How the Police battled a tight deadline and vanquished label interference to make the album that would turn them into international superstars.
“We Didn’t Sound Like Anybody Else”: Andy Summers Talks Five Career-Defining Songs By Joe Bosso last updated 9 September 22 As 'The Police – Greatest Hits' returns in a deluxe edition, the guitarist reflects on five classics from the band’s timeless catalog.
Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats By Art Thompson published 30 June 22 Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman published 14 June 22 This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.
5 of Jack White’s Coolest Guitars By James Volpe Rotondi published 13 June 22 From vintage and rare to customized modern classics, these are the maestro’s essential tools.
“It Sounded So Live, So Electric”: Albert Lee Talks Telecasters By Rod Brakes, Steve Fishell, Tom Wheeler last updated 20 May 22 The Grammy-winning guitarist discusses his love for Fender’s original solidbody electric guitar in this archive interview from the GP vault.
Five of Roy Buchanan’s Best Tips for Guitar Players By Guitar Player Staff published 5 May 22 Cop a bunch of five knockout pointers from the Telecaster master.
“I’m Sick of All of the Existential, Post-Apocalyptic Doom”: Rick Holmstrom Reacts to the Current Crazy with ‘Get It!’ By Michael Ross published 4 May 22 With a joyful noise this rapid release is all about having a good time.
Spoon’s Britt Daniel Reveals How ZZ Top and Their Native Austin, Texas Inspired the Group’s Latest Album, ‘Lucifer on the Sofa’ By Jim Beaugez published 19 April 22 The Fender signature artist talks technique, songwriting and gear.
