Max Bell Latest articles by Max Bell Mick Ronson: the Rise and Fall of Glam-Rock’s Greatest Guitarist By Max Bell published 17 May 22 In 1970, he changed the career of David Bowie and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey and more. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“I don’t know if there’s a better player out there.” Billy Sheehan on Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Steve Lukather, Richie Kotzen and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal2“The engineer managed to erase 13 seconds of the take. We thought our lives were over.” Jim Peterik reveals the surprising story behind “Vehicle,” the Ides of March hit that broke records on its way to the top3“I said, ’Where did you learn that!?’” Dave Grohl was shocked to learn his daughter Violet taught herself guitar with Joni Mitchell’s “weird” tunings4“I played ‘Season of the Witch’ for seven hours straight. I didn't know what I had.” Donovan on his psychedelic breakthrough aided by heartbreak, LSD and Jimmy Page5“I didn't even plug it in.” How Larry Carlton chose the Gibson ES-335 electric guitar behind countless hits for Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell and many others
Mick Ronson: the Rise and Fall of Glam-Rock’s Greatest Guitarist By Max Bell published 17 May 22 In 1970, he changed the career of David Bowie and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey and more.