Latest articles by Martin McQuade
Vic Flick, guitarist behind the iconic James Bond theme, has died. Read our historic interview with him
The guitarist also had brushes with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles
“I learned economy from artists like Albert King, for whom one note could tell a whole story”: At 78, guitar legend Robin Trower isn't done evolving, but he always keeps the blues in sight
Teaming up with vocalist Sari Schorr for the R&B-flavored Joyful Sky, the tone king remains – 60 years into his career – creatively restless
“I Don’t Care What You Play, Study Django. It Can Only Be Good for You”: Stephane Wrembel Reflects on the Guitarist Whose Musical Essence Inspires His Own
“Django is to the guitar what Bach is to the keyboard,” says the jazz guitar scholar
The Incredible Story of Les Paul's "Lover" – the Breakthrough Multitrack Recording That Changed the World, Part 2
Seventy-five years later, we’re still reeling from this groundbreaking single
The Incredible Story of Les Paul's "Lover" – the Breakthrough Multitrack Recording That Changed the World, Part 1
In 1948, Les Paul turned the recording industry on its head with “Lover” and its “space-age” guitars
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott Reflects on His Friendship with Woody Guthrie and Why Bob Dylan's Act Made Him Stop Playing Harmonica Onstage
Now 91 years old, the man Dylan called “the king of folk singers" tells stories of his time with Jack Kerouac and James Dean, and his experiences touring with Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue.
“I Did This One for Me. This Was a Bloodletting”: Scott Sharrard on His New Watershed Album, ‘Rustbelt’
After making his mark with Gregg Allman and members of the Band’s camp, the Rust Belt troubadour now takes his place in Little Feat while dropping a solo album infused with his Midwest roots.
Sixties Session King Vic Flick Reflects on Scoring Bond, His Most Famous Gigs, and Reminds Us To “Make Every Note Music“
As the guitarist behind the James Bond theme, Flick has left an indelible mark on pop culture. But he's also had brushes with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles, to name a few.
