Latest articles by Joe Bosso
Alex Skolnick on five jazz albums every rock and metal guitarist needs to hear
The metal guitarist found rebirth and rejuvenation when he overheard a John Coltrane album being remastered in a nearby studio
Nancy Wilson on “Barracuda,” the 1977 Heart hit she blasts Donald Trump for using in his military parade
Wilson said the song is “a powerful piece of music that was never intended for political use”
How Stevie Nicks inspired one of Tom Petty’s biggest hits — which led to one of Mike Campbell’s greatest guitar solos
Stewart says the Heartbreakers' 1985 smash “Don’t Come Around Here No More” became a tune for Petty after Nicks took a pass
How D.K. Harrell kickstarted a one-man blues guitar revival
“I want to grab people and make them feel good,” Harrell says. “Blues songs don’t have to be sad to resonate"
Rick Derringer has died. Read our exclusive 2024 interview where he recalled inspiring Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter
Derringer — whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Neil Giraldo and "Weird Al" Yankovic — passed away May 26
Tracii Guns on L.A. Guns' long run — and why Slash was the right choice for GN’R
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
Goose guitarist Rick Mitarotonda reveals his Sonny Rollins, "never say die" approach to marathon guitar solos
The group's laidback style has led some to call their music "yacht rock." But Mitarotonda reveals the hard work behind their easygoing grooves
Norman Greenbaum tells how a Telecaster with a built-in fuzz helped him create a psychedelic hit about Jesus that even John Lennon liked
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
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani tell how a 50-year-old riff inspired the creation of the SatchVai Band
In a fun- and laugh-filled chat, the two guitar star pals discuss how they formed their new band — and why it took so long
Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers vet Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on how the Ventures revolutionized guitar rock
The virtuoso explains how his diverse musical interests shaped his guitar playing
He’s played with Bowie and the Cure, but Reeves Gabrels says things don’t always go right, even for pros
"That’s what makes live shows so extraordinary," the guitarist says. "You’re always on the high wire”
Joe Perry on Jeff Beck, the Yardbirds and "The 10 Records That Changed My Life"
The guitarist says he picked a pair of albums from his own catalog for one very good reason: "Making those albums made all the difference in my career"
Mike Stern's top five guitar tips include one simple fix to help you develop your personal guitar style
The jazz guitar icon, who recently released the album Echoes and Other Songs, tells us music can be the cure for dark times
Pete Thorn shares the tip that convinced Joe Satriani he was the right guitarist for the SatchVai Band
The L.A. session ace told us the five rules he thinks every player should follow for a successful career
For Pete Thorn, making stars’ dreams come true is the secret to success
As the veteran sideman to countless artists, Thorn says, “You have to be Clark Kent most of the time, but onstage you get to be Superman for short periods”
Tom Morello on building the perfect shredder — his 13-year-old son, Roman
The father-and-son combo have been performing onstage together. Says Dad, "Now he’s just another guy in the band who I can count on."
How Jeff “Skunk” Baxter ruled the 1970s session scene with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers
The guitar ace brought his Burns Bison and a six-pack of beer when he cut one of his most legendary tracks
11-year-old shredder blows away the competition with medley of AC/DC, Van Halen and Queen songs
The young guitarist has been playing since he was seven and learned with the help of his grandfather
Mike Campbell shares the struggles and joys of his years as Tom Petty’s guitar partner
'Heartbreaker' comes out March 18 from Hachette Book Group
He was demonstrating four-track recording when he wrote a 3 million-selling hit song
Hooters guitarist Eric Bazilian imagined “One of Us” as a song for the Crash Test Dummies. Instead it became Joan Osborne's 1995 triple-Platinum breakthrough
Mike Campbell says it's the original Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers sound, and the guitar he can't live without
Campbell played the Fender Broadcaster on "American Girl" but retired it from the road when a shipping incident convinced him touring life was too risky for the rare guitar
Nita Strauss recalls her worst gig of all time — and the good that came from it
The guitarist also told us how her first show with Alice Cooper was nothing but a dream
Robby Krieger reveals how breaking the rules resulted in the Doors' breakthrough hit, "Light My Fire"
The guitarist says his chart-topping song came about because Jim Morrison said "We need more originals"
