Art Thompson
Latest articles by Art Thompson

Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold, Art Thompson published
Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around.

How to EBow Like a Pro
By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published
Video Watch guitarists Phil Keaggy and Big Country’s Stuart Adamson demonstrate their mastery of this oft-misunderstood guitar gadget.

“I Have a Problem. I’ve Got to Make My Guitar Louder”: Les Paul on His Eureka Moment
By Art Thompson published
Video Learn the truth about Les’s fledgling idea in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview and discover how his tenacity and vision became Gibson’s greatest success story.

“We Started to Make Our Act Aggressive”: Watch Pete Townshend Attack his Marshall in Footage from ‘Lost’ 1966 Interview
By Art Thompson, Rod Brakes published
Video Here’s why the Who's axe wielder was a guitar amp innovator.

Listen to Jazz Innovator Charlie Christian Bringing Electric Guitar to the Forefront of Music
By Art Thompson published
Video This 1941 “Solo Flight” cut with the Benny Goodman Orchestra demonstrates the groundbreaking guitarist at the top of his game.
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