Latest articles by Joe Bosso
“I Have a Whole Career That’s Based Around Crazy Ideas”: Sammy Hagar Reveals How Inspiration Struck Him and Eddie Van Halen
The Red Rocker tells the inspiring tale behind Van Halen’s enduring hit “Right Now.”
“It Was Fun to Keep that Solo Old-School Rock ’n’ Roll”: Steve Stevens Talks Recording Billy Idol’s ‘The Roadside’
Sidelined by the pandemic the pair made an EP that recalls old times.
"A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop
Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map.
Dave Pirner Reveals the Roots of Soul Asylum’s Unstoppable Hit “Runaway Train”
The story behind the ballad that briefly turned Soul Asylum into multi-Platinum stars.
“Writing and Recording Isn’t Just About Creating Music… It’s Also an Act of Self-Creation”: Tom Morello Expands on His New Solo Album
Armed with just his phone and extensive network of musical cohorts, the guitarist takes his instruments into uncharted territory on ‘The Atlas Underground Fire.’
“I’m from Britain and Grew Up Worshipping the Texas Guys”: Joanne Shaw Taylor Talks Recording with Joe Bonamassa
The British blues phenom digs up rare and forgotten gems from the classic era on her latest release, ‘The Blues Album.’
“If It Sounds Good and You’re Having Fun, That’s All You Need To Know”: Joe Bonamassa Dishes Out His Best Advice
Cop these 5 insightful tips on soloing, listening, gear and more from JoBo himself.
Dave Navarro's Top Five Career-Defining Songs
The L.A. alt-rock veteran of Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers speaks.
“There’s a Special Place in Hell for Musicians Who Have a Hit Song That They Despise”: Vernon Reid Talks “Cult Of Personality”
The innovative Living Colour guitarist opens up about the band’s 1988 breakthrough hit.
Watch Nils Lofgren’s Ridiculously Good Acoustic Rendition of “Keith Don’t Go”
Video The Crazy Horse and E Street Band guitarist reveals the roots of his 1975 ode to Keef.
How Matthew Sweet Wrote “Evangeline”
With a virtuoso solo from Richard Lloyd, Sweet's breakout hit is a six-string tour de force.
“When You Were Around David, the Process of Recording Wasn’t Weird Compared to the Rest of the Stuff Going On”: Earl Slick Talks David Bowie and John Lennon
As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times.
Marcus Machado on How His Ambidextrous Approach to Guitar Helped Him Develop a Unique Six-String Style
As a guitarist of many influences, Machado puts the “extra” into his sensory perception.
Watch Peter Frampton’s Era-Defining ‘Midnight Special’ Performance of “Do You Feel Like We Do”
Video The guitarist explains how his “ultimate capper to a concert” became the monster hit of 1976.
3 Holy Grail Blackguards from John 5’s Dream Guitar Collection
The Telecaster master shows us his hallowed '50s Fenders.
Watch Stone Temple Pilots' Classic 'MTV Unplugged' “Big Empty” Performance with Scott Weiland
Video Remembering the late singer on his birthday as guitarist Dean DeLeo recalls his melancholic memories of the Dobro-infused 1994 hit single.
“Truth Is, I Hate the Way I Play Guitar”: Joe Bonamassa Speaks Candidly in Our Exclusive Interview
Read these incredible snippets from our latest issue's eye-opening cover feature.
Gerry Beckley: My Career in Five Songs
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”
Featuring a Jerry Garcia solo, the 'Déjà Vu' classic sent a message that remains just as relevant and powerful today.
“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
The fascinating story and studio techniques behind 'Never Let Me Down 2018' revisited.
Molly Miller on Why She Is an Evangelist for Hybrid-Picking, and the Importance of Improv's Creative Energy
On 'St. George,' Miller drives the music with her stunning pick-and-fingers technique.
“I Made It My Mission to Get Rid of The Slop”: John 5 Talks Tone, Technique, and Telecasters
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
On 'Sobering Times,' Byrd writes a soundtrack to recovery’s redemption.
