Ed Mitchell Latest articles by Ed Mitchell Five of Danny Gatton's Greatest Performances By Ed Mitchell published 5 May 21 A few examples of why Steve Vai reckons Gatton came “closer than anyone else to being the best guitar player that ever lived.” 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 ARTICLES1“Play like you don’t know how to play guitar.” Miles Davis gave him a cryptic instruction. The result was jazz-fusion’s foundational album 2“I kept Cozy in the band because he would bring stacks and stacks of English chocolates...” In a brand-new interview, Ritchie Blackmore reflects on Deep Purple, Ronnie James Dio and the band that remains his greatest creation3“I began to think about the bass more as a drum.” Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth on Brian Eno and the studio moment that changed everything for her4“I don’t remember too much between the drugs and the alcohol.” Valerie Bertinelli opens up about life with Eddie Van Halen in rare comments about the late guitar virtuoso5“I added more frets with a saw.” Angine de Poitrine built a microtonal double-neck guitar that “makes no sense.” Now they’re blowing up online
Five of Danny Gatton's Greatest Performances By Ed Mitchell published 5 May 21 A few examples of why Steve Vai reckons Gatton came “closer than anyone else to being the best guitar player that ever lived.”
