Joe Bosso
Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s an enthusiastic guitarist, but he’s nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. If you need a drummer for your Beatles tribute band, look him up.
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Armed with just his phone and extensive network of musical cohorts, the guitarist takes his instruments into uncharted territory on ‘The Atlas Underground Fire.’

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The British blues phenom digs up rare and forgotten gems from the classic era on her latest release, ‘The Blues Album.’

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Cop these 5 insightful tips on soloing, listening, gear and more from JoBo himself.

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The L.A. alt-rock veteran of Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers speaks.

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The innovative Living Colour guitarist opens up about the band’s 1988 breakthrough hit.

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Video The Crazy Horse and E Street Band guitarist reveals the roots of his 1975 ode to Keef.

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With a virtuoso solo from Richard Lloyd, Sweet's breakout hit is a six-string tour de force.

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As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times.

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As a guitarist of many influences, Machado puts the “extra” into his sensory perception.

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Video The guitarist explains how his “ultimate capper to a concert” became the monster hit of 1976.

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The Telecaster master shows us his hallowed '50s Fenders.

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Video Remembering the late singer on his birthday as guitarist Dean DeLeo recalls his melancholic memories of the Dobro-infused 1994 hit single.

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Read these incredible snippets from our latest issue's eye-opening cover feature.

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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.

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Featuring a Jerry Garcia solo, the 'Déjà Vu' classic sent a message that remains just as relevant and powerful today.

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The fascinating story and studio techniques behind 'Never Let Me Down 2018' revisited.

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On 'St. George,' Miller drives the music with her stunning pick-and-fingers technique.

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The shred master’s new album ‘Sinner’ is available to pre-order now.

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On 'Sobering Times,' Byrd writes a soundtrack to recovery’s redemption.

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The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.

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The Heart guitarist looks back on the group’s essential classic cuts.

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Former Heartbreaker Mike Campbell discusses gear, songwriting and the secret to successful collaboration.

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The classic rock perennial roared to life on '70s radio, telling a tale of love after death.
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