Latest articles by Joe Bosso
Mike Campbell recalls his decades-long partnership with Petty and the musical chemistry that defined the band
In his 2024 Guitar Player cover feature, Sambora looked back at the creative differences and personal struggles that led to his 2013 departure — and the moment he realized the band’s chemistry had changed.
They grew up as friends and helped each other learn guitar — but they never played together until they became famous
Remembering the guitar legend on the anniversary of his passing with this insightful interview about how he made Mountain's 1970 breakthrough hit
After nearly quitting music in the early ’90s, the former Danger Danger guitarist rebuilt his career for success
Decades after Kath’s death, Michelle Kath Sinclair uncovered the instruments that helped define the sound of Chicago — and her father’s legacy.
The guitarist explains why “Message in a Bottle” demands massive stretches — and how he turned Sting’s idea into the band’s signature sound.
The actor's history as a musician wasn’t fully revealed until his 2009 Oscar-winning role in ‘Crazy Heart’
Rick Springfield says his classic cut was influenced by “You Really Got Me.” But it was his TV career that gave it the boost it needed
The guitar icon reflects on the records that changed his life, including Steely Dan’s pioneering “yacht rock“ debut
Brent Mason recalls his journey from struggling session guitarist to the Musician’s Hall of Fame, and the moment that changed everything
An opportunity to show Slowhand a few songs landed him on Clapton's Grammy-winning duet with B.B. King and opened the door to a lasting friendship
Former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber sheds light on McCartney’s life as the band was coming to an end
The former Pretenders guitarist was recommended to the job by his previous boss — McCartney pal Chrissie Hynde
Fresh from his role as music director for Black Sabbath's farewell, the guitarist and activist releases his anti-ICE protest song, “Pretend You Remember Me”
The metal guitarist found rebirth and rejuvenation when he overheard a John Coltrane album being remastered in a nearby studio
Wilson said the song is “a powerful piece of music that was never intended for political use”
Stewart says the Heartbreakers' 1985 smash “Don’t Come Around Here No More” became a tune for Petty after Nicks took a pass
“I want to grab people and make them feel good,” Harrell says. “Blues songs don’t have to be sad to resonate"
Derringer — whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Neil Giraldo and "Weird Al" Yankovic — passed away May 26
The guitarist — who's currently on the road for the group's latest album, 'Leopard Skin' — says he has no regrets about leaving Guns N' Roses
The group's laidback style has led some to call their music "yacht rock." But Mitarotonda reveals the hard work behind their easygoing grooves
The song has been heard in commercials, TV shows, movies — and, yes, at funerals too, including the send-off for gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson
