Joe Bosso Grid List Latest articles by Joe Bosso “Truth Is, I Hate the Way I Play Guitar”: Joe Bonamassa Speaks Candidly in Our Exclusive Interview By Rod Brakes, Joe Bosso 14 October 2021 Read these incredible snippets from our latest issue's eye-opening cover feature. Gerry Beckley: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 12 October 2021 America’s songs defined classic rock’s heyday and here, Gerry Beckley goes back through his catalog to reveal the cuts that stand apart from the rest. How Graham Nash Wrote Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s “Teach Your Children” By Joe Bosso 08 October 2021 Featuring a Jerry Garcia solo, the 'Déjà Vu' classic sent a message that remains just as relevant and powerful today. Molly Miller on Why She Is an Evangelist for Hybrid-Picking, and the Importance of Improv's Creative Energy By Joe Bosso 06 October 2021 On 'St. George,' Miller drives the music with her stunning pick-and-fingers technique. “I Played the Track With My Eyes Closed, and I Would See Him”: The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels Talks Recording With and After David Bowie By Joe Bosso 01 October 2021 The fascinating story and studio techniques behind 'Never Let Me Down 2018' revisited. “I Made It My Mission to Get Rid of The Slop”: John 5 Talks Tone, Technique, and Telecasters By Joe Bosso 01 October 2021 The shred master’s new album ‘Sinner’ is available to pre-order now. Ricky Byrd Shares Some Rock ’n’ Roll Stories and Explains Why After All These Years the Guitar Still Holds a Sense of Wonder By Joe Bosso 30 September 2021 On 'Sobering Times,' Byrd writes a soundtrack to recovery’s redemption. “I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’ By Joe Bosso 24 September 2021 The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player. Nancy Wilson: My Career in 5 Songs By Joe Bosso 24 September 2021 The Heart guitarist looks back on the group’s essential classic cuts. How Steve Vai Wrote "For the Love of God" By Joe Bosso 03 September 2021 The virtuoso's first "real visceral, long-playing guitar" piece came during a 10-day fast, changing his life in the process. Chris Stein: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 02 September 2021 He’s a huge Flatt & Scruggs fan, but Blondie’s Chris Stein put his signature on the punk era with these five tracks. How Buck Dharma Wrote Blue Öyster Cult's “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” By Joe Bosso 19 July 2021 The classic rock perennial roared to life on '70s radio, telling a tale of love after death. Rev Up Your Rig with Joe Satriani By Joe Bosso 16 July 2021 Find out how to get the tone of your dreams in this essential in-depth interview. John Sebastian: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 07 June 2021 Sound-effects records and Mussorgsky! Sebastian reveals what went into a handful of amazing tracks from his long, hit-making career. 'Fragile' at 50: Steve Howe Tells the Story Behind Yes‘s Landmark Album By Joe Bosso 12 May 2021 There was no such thing as progressive rock, explains Howe. It was just that their sound needed a bigger canvas. How Billy Gibbons Wrote ZZ Top's “La Grange“ By Joe Bosso 07 May 2021 How a warm-up jam became ZZ Top’s breakthrough hit. Jimmy Rip Discusses His Greatest Collaborations and Explains Why Buenos Aires Is the Rock 'N' Roll Capital of the World By Joe Bosso 03 May 2021 He’s gigged with Mick Jagger, Jack Bruce, Television, and more. But it’s with his own band that Rip really gets cooking. George Benson: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 26 April 2021 From “Breezin’” to “On Broadway” – George Benson reveals the stories behind his most significant tracks. Larry Carlton: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 19 April 2021 “Oh, yeah, I played on that.” Larry Carlton recalls his favorite sessions with the Crusaders, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan. Will Tash Sultana Be Guitar’s Biggest Breakout Artist of 2021? By Joe Bosso 29 March 2021 The Australian multi-instrumentalist on building a following, Fender Stratocasters, and making a guitar-centric pop record. How Eric Johnson Wrote “Cliffs of Dover“ By Joe Bosso 26 March 2021 Johnson's 1990 signature guitar instrumental was “a gift from the universe.“ How Grand Funk Railroad Made Stadiums Their Own as They Shook a Generation with a Fierce Rock Sound By Joe Bosso 10 March 2021 Mark Farner looks back on the gear, songs, and stories behind the biggest American hard-rock band of the early 1970s. Tommy Shaw: How I Wrote Styx's “Blue Collar Man“ By Joe Bosso 23 February 2021 Tommy Shaw reveals the jolly green inspiration behind Styx’s 1978 hit. How Traffic's Dave Mason Wrote “Feelin' Alright?“ By Joe Bosso 25 January 2021 Dave Mason shares good memories of a song about feeling bad. Steve Stevens: How I Wrote "Rebel Yell" By Joe Bosso 22 December 2020 Stevens tells how partying with the Rolling Stones led to Billy Idol’s breakthrough hit. 12Next The Pick Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. 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“Truth Is, I Hate the Way I Play Guitar”: Joe Bonamassa Speaks Candidly in Our Exclusive Interview By Rod Brakes, Joe Bosso 14 October 2021 Read these incredible snippets from our latest issue's eye-opening cover feature.
Gerry Beckley: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 12 October 2021 America’s songs defined classic rock’s heyday and here, Gerry Beckley goes back through his catalog to reveal the cuts that stand apart from the rest.
How Graham Nash Wrote Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s “Teach Your Children” By Joe Bosso 08 October 2021 Featuring a Jerry Garcia solo, the 'Déjà Vu' classic sent a message that remains just as relevant and powerful today.
Molly Miller on Why She Is an Evangelist for Hybrid-Picking, and the Importance of Improv's Creative Energy By Joe Bosso 06 October 2021 On 'St. George,' Miller drives the music with her stunning pick-and-fingers technique.
“I Played the Track With My Eyes Closed, and I Would See Him”: The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels Talks Recording With and After David Bowie By Joe Bosso 01 October 2021 The fascinating story and studio techniques behind 'Never Let Me Down 2018' revisited.
“I Made It My Mission to Get Rid of The Slop”: John 5 Talks Tone, Technique, and Telecasters By Joe Bosso 01 October 2021 The shred master’s new album ‘Sinner’ is available to pre-order now.
Ricky Byrd Shares Some Rock ’n’ Roll Stories and Explains Why After All These Years the Guitar Still Holds a Sense of Wonder By Joe Bosso 30 September 2021 On 'Sobering Times,' Byrd writes a soundtrack to recovery’s redemption.
“I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’ By Joe Bosso 24 September 2021 The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.
Nancy Wilson: My Career in 5 Songs By Joe Bosso 24 September 2021 The Heart guitarist looks back on the group’s essential classic cuts.
How Steve Vai Wrote "For the Love of God" By Joe Bosso 03 September 2021 The virtuoso's first "real visceral, long-playing guitar" piece came during a 10-day fast, changing his life in the process.
Chris Stein: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 02 September 2021 He’s a huge Flatt & Scruggs fan, but Blondie’s Chris Stein put his signature on the punk era with these five tracks.
How Buck Dharma Wrote Blue Öyster Cult's “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” By Joe Bosso 19 July 2021 The classic rock perennial roared to life on '70s radio, telling a tale of love after death.
Rev Up Your Rig with Joe Satriani By Joe Bosso 16 July 2021 Find out how to get the tone of your dreams in this essential in-depth interview.
John Sebastian: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 07 June 2021 Sound-effects records and Mussorgsky! Sebastian reveals what went into a handful of amazing tracks from his long, hit-making career.
'Fragile' at 50: Steve Howe Tells the Story Behind Yes‘s Landmark Album By Joe Bosso 12 May 2021 There was no such thing as progressive rock, explains Howe. It was just that their sound needed a bigger canvas.
How Billy Gibbons Wrote ZZ Top's “La Grange“ By Joe Bosso 07 May 2021 How a warm-up jam became ZZ Top’s breakthrough hit.
Jimmy Rip Discusses His Greatest Collaborations and Explains Why Buenos Aires Is the Rock 'N' Roll Capital of the World By Joe Bosso 03 May 2021 He’s gigged with Mick Jagger, Jack Bruce, Television, and more. But it’s with his own band that Rip really gets cooking.
George Benson: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 26 April 2021 From “Breezin’” to “On Broadway” – George Benson reveals the stories behind his most significant tracks.
Larry Carlton: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso 19 April 2021 “Oh, yeah, I played on that.” Larry Carlton recalls his favorite sessions with the Crusaders, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan.
Will Tash Sultana Be Guitar’s Biggest Breakout Artist of 2021? By Joe Bosso 29 March 2021 The Australian multi-instrumentalist on building a following, Fender Stratocasters, and making a guitar-centric pop record.
How Eric Johnson Wrote “Cliffs of Dover“ By Joe Bosso 26 March 2021 Johnson's 1990 signature guitar instrumental was “a gift from the universe.“
How Grand Funk Railroad Made Stadiums Their Own as They Shook a Generation with a Fierce Rock Sound By Joe Bosso 10 March 2021 Mark Farner looks back on the gear, songs, and stories behind the biggest American hard-rock band of the early 1970s.
Tommy Shaw: How I Wrote Styx's “Blue Collar Man“ By Joe Bosso 23 February 2021 Tommy Shaw reveals the jolly green inspiration behind Styx’s 1978 hit.
How Traffic's Dave Mason Wrote “Feelin' Alright?“ By Joe Bosso 25 January 2021 Dave Mason shares good memories of a song about feeling bad.
Steve Stevens: How I Wrote "Rebel Yell" By Joe Bosso 22 December 2020 Stevens tells how partying with the Rolling Stones led to Billy Idol’s breakthrough hit.
