Rocky Athas Latest about Rocky Athas The guitarist who inspired Brian May’s tapping techniques reflects on pivotal chance meeting By Phil Weller published 29 May 24 Having stolen the technique from Rocky Athas, May’s tapping would, in turn, help shape Eddie Van Halen’s playing – and now Athas hopes to be reunited with the Queen guitarist Guitarists 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 ARTICLES1John Mayall recalls Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor in Guitar Player's December 1970 issue2Danelectro brings back its famed Spring King – a spring reverb pedal you can kick 3Fame's Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary lets you rock like a star without having to spend like one4Chris Impellitteri reveals his 1988 invitation to become Ozzy's guitarist 5Watch David Gilmour perform on a dulcimer as he hints at more to come in 2025
The guitarist who inspired Brian May’s tapping techniques reflects on pivotal chance meeting By Phil Weller published 29 May 24 Having stolen the technique from Rocky Athas, May’s tapping would, in turn, help shape Eddie Van Halen’s playing – and now Athas hopes to be reunited with the Queen guitarist
