Latest articles by Gary Graff
The DZ20: Like Father Like Son Tour rolls into the Castro Theatre in the heart of the City by the Bay on Sunday, November 29
The Stray Cats guitarist adds that he’s picked up a couple of new guitars — and they’re not Gretsches
Out today, The Sea of Emotion is the first collaborative album from the longtime friends, who discovered new dimensions to each other’s playing and creative approaches in the studio
The former Dire Straits guitarist told us why he moved away from the plectrum but still regards the pick as “a superior thing”
The L7 frontwoman looks back on 40 years of punk-metal grit, unreleased vault tracks — and why gender was never the point.
The guitarist clears the air on the group’s viral social media scare and tells how vintage gear, unusual tunings and a pedal mishap shaped their new album, Palace for the People
Mourners assumed the cherry-red Gibson bolted inside the lid was just for the viewing—until the rock ’n’ roll architect’s family gave the final order to shut the lid for good
Summers contends the song was nothing without his iconic creation. And this recording bears him out
As he releases his new Live at Ronnie Scott’s album, session icon Lee Ritenour looks back on ghost-playing for George Benson, bailing out Steve Lukather, and jamming with Pink Floyd.
Earl Slick recalls the singer’s onstage heart attack and final years
Dweezil recalls collaborating with Van Halen on his ambitious “What the Hell Was I Thinking?” project and discusses the latest edition of his long-running tour celebrating Frank Zappa’s music
The Yardbirds drummer tells GP Clapton thought the group was selling out when it chose to record “For Your Love.” It turned out to be their first hit
The Mahavishnu Orchestra and Jeff Beck collaborator says Bolin’s addictions forced a heartbreaking decision, months before the guitarist’s death.
The legendary session bass guitarist on asking Gilmour for a last-minute favor — plus his sessions with John Lennon, Robert Fripp, Steve Vai and Paul Simon
The Rival Sons guitarist goes solo with Topology, a cerebral, exploratory record that finds him singing, embracing prog and fusion, and pushing his guitar playing into new territory
With Shine, his ninth album in the past decade, the guitar legend reflects on his prolific run — and why he’s still looking ahead
The Yes guitarist looks back on the unexpected recording dates that put him in studios with Reed, Queen and other unlikely collaborators
Roland Orzabal wasn’t convinced by the song at first, but a chance idea on his walnut Fender Stratocaster helped keep it alive
The Yes guitarist has an unusual talent that dates back to the skiffle boom — and it once made him the only player Horn could find for a session with Malcolm McLaren.
The Red Rocker shares insights into Montrose, Joe Satriani, Neal Schon and Vic Johnson as he recalls four guitar greats he’s played with
The blues-rock guitarist looks back at the players who shaped her approach, and explains why she prefers musical conversation to competition.
Plus, Howe reveals the secret skill he’s brought to Yes for decades: “I’m the best in London”
Sugar is back on tour for the first time since 1995, and Mould says the band has turned down the amps — even as fans at a recent show called it the loudest they’d ever heard at the venue
