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“I Love Guitar Players, and I’ve Been Lucky Enough to Work With so Many Great Ones”: Alice Cooper Talks Guitarists and His “Revolving-Door Policy”
“To me, rock and roll is guitar music. That’s the crux of everything,” says the veteran shock rocker
“Nobody Cares About Your Amazing Technique but You”: These Brutally Honest Tips for Musicians From David Bowie and Iggy Pop Guitarist Kevin Armstrong Are Some of the Best We’ve Ever Heard
The “best least-known guitarist,” solo artist, producer and songwriter shows us his rig and offers some hard-earned wisdom
"I Once Did a Solo on a David Crosby Record Without Ever Hearing the Song": Steve Lukather Reveals His Most Shocking Studio Sessions
"He said, 'You bastard! You never even heard the song!'" recalls Luke in this hilarious interview
Essential Gear and Invaluable Tips for Session Guitarists
From guitars, amps and effects to advice about clients and how to find work, this guide will help you hone the skills you need to succeed
“My Goal Was Simply Longevity – to Have a Long Career – Not to Become Famous”: Steve Lukather Looks Back on His Extraordinary Life as a Guitarist
From Toto and Boz Scaggs to Michael Jackson and Ringo Starr, it’s hard to name a guitarist who has landed more dream gigs than Luke
“I’ve Been Paid to Play Rhythm Guitar 90 Per Cent of the Time”: Steve Lukather Reveals the Truth About Session Work
Video Watch Luke’s captivating interview with Rick Beato as he explains the importance of mastering rhythm guitar
“They Turned out to Be the Most Prolific Sessions I’ve Ever Done”: Jennifer Batten Explains How She Transformed a Session Gig Into a Starring Role
Melodic, unpredictable and jaw-dropping, the guitarist’s fiery solos on the ‘BattleZone’ LP elevated her name “above the title”
“You Have to Be Intuitive and Flexible”: Chris Cornell, Courtney Love and Pink Session Guitarist Pete Thorn Reveals His Go-To Gear
“It all starts with the tuner,” says the tone-obsessed YouTube star
“I’ve Been Privileged to Play on so Many Great and Important Records”: Session Veteran Waddy Wachtel Reveals His Top Six Career-Defining Tracks
From Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon and Stevie Nicks to Steve Perry, Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones, here are the six of the best from the “rock and roll specialist”
