Anil PrasadSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Anil Prasad Vernon Reid: "One of My Key Reference Points is Mahavishnu Orchestra’s 'The Inner Mounting Flame'. When it Came Out, it Was the Jazz Equivalent of 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols'" By Anil Prasad published 18 September 23 In this classic GP interview, the legendary Living Colour guitarist discusses why he embraced his fusion side – despite that word's "dirty, dusty, foul" reputation – on his 2006 solo LP, and how his relationship with two-handed tapping has changed over the years. 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 ARTICLES1Jake Kiszka pulls his car off the road to listen every time this song comes on the radio 2David Gilmour says he couldn't pick out his legendary Black Strat in a blindfold test3“I said, 'Well, Lee, I've been using a lot of Black Sabbath–style moves in Sonic Youth.' He said, 'You're not!' I said, 'Yes, I am.'" Thurston Moore explains an unlikely influence on his unique guitar style4“He keeps texting me: ‘Come downstairs!’ I’m like, ‘I’m gonna punch this dude out!’ I go down, open the door... and it’s Edward Van Halen.” Nuno Bettencourt recalls Ed's surprise visit during the making of 'Rise'5“Why don’t you just play it the same way each time?” Paul McCartney asked Brian Ray why he performed a Beatles song this way. Here's what he said
Vernon Reid: "One of My Key Reference Points is Mahavishnu Orchestra’s 'The Inner Mounting Flame'. When it Came Out, it Was the Jazz Equivalent of 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols'" By Anil Prasad published 18 September 23 In this classic GP interview, the legendary Living Colour guitarist discusses why he embraced his fusion side – despite that word's "dirty, dusty, foul" reputation – on his 2006 solo LP, and how his relationship with two-handed tapping has changed over the years.