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.
Latest articles by Joe Bosso

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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

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The virtuoso explains how his diverse musical interests shaped his guitar playing

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"That’s what makes live shows so extraordinary," the guitarist says. "You’re always on the high wire”

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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"

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The jazz guitar icon, who recently released the album Echoes and Other Songs, tells us music can be the cure for dark times

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The L.A. session ace told us the five rules he thinks every player should follow for a successful career

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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”

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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."

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The guitar ace brought his Burns Bison and a six-pack of beer when he cut one of his most legendary tracks

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The young guitarist has been playing since he was seven and learned with the help of his grandfather

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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

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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

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The guitarist also told us how her first show with Alice Cooper was nothing but a dream

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The guitarist says his chart-topping song came about because Jim Morrison said "We need more originals"

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"I think I got a Diet Coke out of it," the guitarist says. "And that was it."

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The guitarist also tells why it's important to tune your guitar by ear, along with five other top tips

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The former Police guitarist told us how the group's evolution in the midst of punk led him to his breakthrough achievement as a singular guitar stylist

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The shred virtuoso also talks about working with Steve Vai and Brian May for his new album, 'Bumblefoot....Returns!'

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The social media influencer reveals how her attitude and work ethic eased the struggles in the worst of times

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“It’s one of the magical things about music,” she says. “If it gets inside you, it’s yours, and nothing can take that away”

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The guitarist's five tips focus on inspiration and perseverance to keep guitar playing fun, even when we get down

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The blues guitarist reveals the albums that shaped her as a musician

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The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” has become one of the most played songs in the world

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The Toadies' hit gripped listeners, whose elaborate theories about the song involved tales of serial killers and the occult

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The guitarist also shares how he got his Gibson Johnny Smith guitar for a steal
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