Christopher Scapelliti
Christopher Scapelliti is editor-in-chief of Guitar Player magazine, the world’s longest-running guitar magazine, founded in 1967. In his extensive career, he has authored in-depth interviews with such guitarists as Pete Townshend, Slash, Billy Corgan, Jack White, Elvis Costello and Todd Rundgren, and audio professionals including Beatles engineers Geoff Emerick and Ken Scott. He is the co-author of Guitar Aficionado: The Collections: The Most Famous, Rare, and Valuable Guitars in the World, a founding editor of Guitar Aficionado magazine, and a former editor with Guitar World, Guitar for the Practicing Musician and Maximum Guitar. Apart from guitars, he maintains a collection of more than 30 vintage analog synthesizers.
Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
![Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom, Zaal Lux, Herenthout, Belgium, 18th April 1981.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dmaynhdzFj33q7KUh2i4kH-320-80.jpg)
Watch Stray Cats Reignite ‘50s Rock and Roll at the 1981 Montreux Jazz Festival With Their Classic Hit “Stray Cat Strut”
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Brian Setzer reinvigorated the art of virtuoso rock and roll guitar playing and raised the bar for every guitarist who dug a plectrum into rock and roll’s classic catalog
![Samantha Fish performs with a white Gibson SG guitar in the documentary film 'Love Letters: Samantha Fish Live from New Orleans'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oiZ5HnVANvw3fNUJjcQsU8-320-80.jpg)
Watch the Essential ‘Love Letters: Samantha Fish Live from New Orleans’ Documentary Concert Special
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video This unmissable film offers an intimate look into the life and career of one of today’s most vital blues artists
![Les Claypool and Sean Lennon of The Claypool Lennon Delirium leave James McCartney's performance in the Yellow Submarine bus at The Foundry on June 6, 2016 in Athens, Georgia.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k9fDpDMysHppGReGQFw3C8-320-80.jpg)
Watch the Claypool Lennon Delirium’s Cosmic “Blood and Rockets” Performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
VIDEO This outstanding live studio rendition showcases a unique meeting of musical minds
![Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble 'Texas Flood' album artwork](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ow78V29AGdUYSNAZnQPQQJ-320-80.jpg)
“It Has the Best Guitar Tone Stevie Ever Got on Record”: Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Showstopping “Love Struck Baby” Music Video
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Relive the magic of this MTV staple as we approach the 40th anniversary of ‘Texas Flood’
![AC/DC 'Back in Black' album artwork](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gE73Hws2woKcAcVHPzQL9C-320-80.jpg)
Watch AC/DC’s Stunning ‘Back in Black’ Tour Footage
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video This unmissable concert film captures the band’s raw energy at a pivotal moment in rock and roll history
![Eric Clapton performs at the "Live Aid Concert" on July 13, 1985 at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WNJJMBsZZnxCRbuGMpoRQT-320-80.jpg)
Watch Eric Clapton’s Epic “Layla” Live Aid Performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Slowhand gives his “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster one of its final outings in this landmark rendition of the Derek and the Dominos classic
![Mick Fleetwood and Noel Gallagher perform Peter Green's "The World Keep on Turning" at the London Palladium on February 25, 2020.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/esPiV9dBiwkvXD6rDHk3ze-320-80.jpg)
Watch Noel Gallagher’s Breathtaking “The World Keep On Turning” Peter Green Tribute Performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video The Oasis guitarist gives a stellar rendition of the British blues hero’s 1968 acoustic number
![Joe Bonamassa plays Albert King's 1971 custom-built "Lucy" Flying V-style guitar made by Dan Erlewine.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PUCVQzRwhnetovYuUNYCRg-320-80.jpg)
Watch Joe Bonamassa Play Blues Legend Albert King’s Flying V
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video JB honored the great bluesman on his Three Kings tour with a knockout rendition of "I'll Play the Blues for You"
![Irish musician Gary Moore, famous for his work with Skid Row and Thin Lizzy as well as his solo career, during a portrait shoot for Guitarist Magazine/Future via Getty Images, November 20, 2008,](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GDoCXyEgiiMp6copSDi6Vj-320-80.jpg)
Watch Gary Moore’s Stunning “So Many Roads” Performance with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Strapped with a Les Paul, the Irish guitarist defines the sound of blues rock
![Jimmy Page performs live on stage playing a Gibson Les Paul guitar during a concert by English rock band Led Zeppelin on the third of three nights at Madison Square Garden, New York City on 29th July 1973. The concert movie 'The Song Remains the Same' was filmed over the three nights from 27th to 29th July at the venue.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3nF6hCt5cUF8FTcR7S446o-320-80.jpg)
Watch Led Zeppelin’s Mississippi Delta-Inspired “Travelling Riverside Blues” Video
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Jimmy Page pays tribute to blues guitar hero Robert Johnson in this 1969 BBC recording
![1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard ex-Mick Jones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xwQ4Ejyc5u5y7APq9jN4NS-320-80.jpg)
Watch Mick Taylor Play This "Incredibly Resonant" 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard With the Rolling Stones
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Hear the ‘Ya-Ya’s’ guitar in action in this electrifying performance of “Love in Vain” from the Rolling Stones' 1972 tour