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David Bowie and the Cure guitarist Reeves Gabrels on the joys of taking your tone into uncharted waters
By Joe Bosso published
Countless guitarists have gone on record badmouthing effects, citing them as – among other things – a crutch. For his part, alt-rock guitar legend Reeves Gabrels is having none of it
David Bowie: "I've only ever showed one person how to play Rebel Rebel properly. I was downstairs in a hotel and there was some guy playing guitar – dreadful metal stuff. He started playing Rebel Rebel. I went stomping upstairs, and it was John McEnroe”
By Joe Gore published
In this extensive 1997 GP interview, Bowie and guitarist Reeves Gabrels talk Parker Flys, seeing the guitar neck as a "landscape," taking riff inspiration from Jimmy Page, and that time Bowie showed a tennis legend how to play one of his most famous riffs...
“I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie
By Mark McStea published
The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show
Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo
By Rod Brakes published
Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance.
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Review
By Art Thompson published
The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model.
“He Conjures Up a Surreal Sonic Landscape”: Reeves Gabrels on Todd Rundgren and More
By Guitar Player Staff published
The Cure and David Bowie guitar maverick reveals his inspirations.
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