Grid List Latest articles by Joe Bosso How Buck Dharma Wrote Blue Öyster Cult's “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” By Joe Bosso 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 “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 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 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 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 Tommy Shaw reveals the jolly green inspiration behind Styx’s 1978 hit. How Traffic's Dave Mason Wrote “Feelin' Alright?“ By Joe Bosso Dave Mason shares good memories of a song about feeling bad. Steve Stevens: How I Wrote "Rebel Yell" By Joe Bosso Stevens tells how partying with the Rolling Stones led to Billy Idol’s breakthrough hit. Danny Kortchmar: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso The session legend reflects on a 50-year career playing with Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, and more. John Fogerty on the Making of CCR’s 'Cosmo’s Factory' By Joe Bosso With Fogerty driving them on, everything came together on Creedence's 1970 masterpiece. Rick Nielsen: How I Wrote Cheap Trick's "Surrender" By Joe Bosso A nursery rhyme, a Les Paul and the world's first Orange Amp – here's the story behind a bona fide rock anthem. Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana on Surrounding Herself with the World's Best Guitarists for a Very Special Album By Joe Bosso Vernon Reid, Kirk Hammett and John McLaughlin all guest on Blackman Santana's 'Give The Drummer Some.' Leslie West: How I Wrote "Mississippi Queen" By Joe Bosso Leslie West sets the record straight about Mountain’s 1970 breakout hit. Robin Trower: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso From his Jimi Hendrix tribute to his latest blues track, here are the cuts that make Robin Trower proud. Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway” By Joe Bosso Hearing congas, Leslie West's tone and recording live - Al Di Meola recalls creating his 1977 “shred” masterpiece. Robby Krieger: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso A stolen SG! Lonnie Mack! The Doors guitarist reflects on key tracks from his legendary canon. Joe Satriani: How I Wrote "Satch Boogie" By Joe Bosso Joe Satriani turned a vision of Gene Krupa into a rock radio hit - and a shred guitar milestone. Randy Bachman: How I Wrote "American Woman" By Joe Bosso Randy Bachman on the making of the Guess Who hit and its iconic guitar tone. Al Di Meola on Reimagining the Beatles and Why You Can't Beat Lennon/McCartney at Their Own Game By Joe Bosso How do you cover the Beatles? As Al Di Meolia explains, the catalog is sacred, so you've got to put your own spin on it. 12Next Guitar Player Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. 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How Buck Dharma Wrote Blue Öyster Cult's “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” By Joe Bosso 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 “Oh, yeah, I played on that.” Larry Carlton recalls his favorite sessions with the Crusaders, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan.
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How Eric Johnson Wrote “Cliffs of Dover“ By Joe Bosso 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 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 Tommy Shaw reveals the jolly green inspiration behind Styx’s 1978 hit.
How Traffic's Dave Mason Wrote “Feelin' Alright?“ By Joe Bosso Dave Mason shares good memories of a song about feeling bad.
Steve Stevens: How I Wrote "Rebel Yell" By Joe Bosso Stevens tells how partying with the Rolling Stones led to Billy Idol’s breakthrough hit.
Danny Kortchmar: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso The session legend reflects on a 50-year career playing with Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, and more.
John Fogerty on the Making of CCR’s 'Cosmo’s Factory' By Joe Bosso With Fogerty driving them on, everything came together on Creedence's 1970 masterpiece.
Rick Nielsen: How I Wrote Cheap Trick's "Surrender" By Joe Bosso A nursery rhyme, a Les Paul and the world's first Orange Amp – here's the story behind a bona fide rock anthem.
Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana on Surrounding Herself with the World's Best Guitarists for a Very Special Album By Joe Bosso Vernon Reid, Kirk Hammett and John McLaughlin all guest on Blackman Santana's 'Give The Drummer Some.'
Leslie West: How I Wrote "Mississippi Queen" By Joe Bosso Leslie West sets the record straight about Mountain’s 1970 breakout hit.
Robin Trower: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso From his Jimi Hendrix tribute to his latest blues track, here are the cuts that make Robin Trower proud.
Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway” By Joe Bosso Hearing congas, Leslie West's tone and recording live - Al Di Meola recalls creating his 1977 “shred” masterpiece.
Robby Krieger: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso A stolen SG! Lonnie Mack! The Doors guitarist reflects on key tracks from his legendary canon.
Joe Satriani: How I Wrote "Satch Boogie" By Joe Bosso Joe Satriani turned a vision of Gene Krupa into a rock radio hit - and a shred guitar milestone.
Randy Bachman: How I Wrote "American Woman" By Joe Bosso Randy Bachman on the making of the Guess Who hit and its iconic guitar tone.
Al Di Meola on Reimagining the Beatles and Why You Can't Beat Lennon/McCartney at Their Own Game By Joe Bosso How do you cover the Beatles? As Al Di Meolia explains, the catalog is sacred, so you've got to put your own spin on it.
