Latest articles by Phil Weller
Joe Bonamassa says this one talent is what made B.B. King a guitar virtuoso
Virtuosity comes in many shapes and forms, Bonamassa says, noting King's uncanny ability
Queen’s Brian May on the “fireball” guitarist who affected him like no other
The guitarist blew May’s mind long before Jimi Hendrix changed the game forever
Test your guitar news knowledge with Guitar Player's "Week in Music" Quiz for November 14, 2025
20 multiple choice questions about guitarists, gear and music, chosen from this week's top stories
Pete Townshend thought the Who would last two weeks. This was the moment that changed his mind
In a new interview, the guitarist reveals his thoughts about the group's origins and the revelation that showed him the possibilities that lay ahead
How Jimi Hendrix helped the Alice Cooper Band score their first record deal
Jimi's assistance kept a friend out of jail and introduced Cooper to the man who would help his group find fame
A veteran guitarist says Eddie Van Halen copied Ace Frehley. We dismantle the claim with one simple fact
The guitarist sees too many similarities between Ed's magnum opus and Ace's “Shock Me” solo from 'Alive II.' But the timelines don't add up
Zakk Wylde says Ozzy was plotting a return to his ‘No More Tears’ style at the time of his death
The album marked the height of Ozzy's solo years, when Wylde was both his guitarist and co-writer
Near death, Warren Zevon gave away his guitar. It stole the show at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this past Sunday
After inducting the late guitarist and songwriter, David Letterman handed the guitar to the Killers’ Dave Keuning for a rousing performance of Zevon's music
Steve Howe’s top tip for better improvisations takes the complexity out of the art form
The prog-rock hero says players “don’t need much information” if they follow these simple steps
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram says this is how Prince inspired him give Telecasters another chance
The next-gen blues star has been bestowed his second signature Tele, but it took the Purple One’s influence to convince him of the instrument’s magic
Ronnie Wood on the remark that got him demoted to playing bass in the Jeff Beck Group
Forced to switch instruments, Wood embraced the challenge and won praise from none other than Hendrix himself
Jake E. Lee on how he “screwed up” his Ozzy Osbourne audition — but still got the job over George Lynch
Lee admits he was rude and thinks it may have actually helped him win the gig
Paul Rodgers shares details of a last conversation with Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs
The revered blues-rocker passed within weeks of the news Bad Company would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
“There are 100 different ways.” David Gilmour reveals his methods for writing iconic guitar solos — and explains why one approach doesn’t work
Gilmour says he’s come up with his solos through singing, splicing and following inspiration, which offers a lesson for every guitar player
Carl Verheyen on the time Eddie Van Halen borrowed – and nearly destroyed – his Les Paul
The guitarists were performing the same venue when they crossed paths in the 1970s
Jeff Beck gave the perfect response when asked about his guitar of choice
The clip from a 2013 interview is a jaw-dropping watch, and a powerful advert for a guitar he once called "cheap"
Paul Rodgers shares bad news about Bad Company’s upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony
He cites his recent health struggles for his impending absence, but the band will still have a presence on the night
When Steve Morse had to tour with Deep Purple after breaking his wrist, he made a crude mod to his guitar so the show could go on
He had a lifetime of hacking guitars to help him
Alice Cooper on the 1972 hit that remade his image — and launched him to superstardom
After "School's Out" made him the target of parents and teachers, Cooper dug in deeper with a song that took aim at American politics
John Fogerty on the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit he wrote in 20 minutes to save his career
Written amid a volatile political backdrop, the song remains just as relevant today as it was decades ago
Jim Isray’s $1 billion guitar collection is headed to auction with instruments once owned by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, John Lennon and many others
Christie’s New York will hold a series of auctions in March, selling off the late businessman’s stash, once described as “the greatest guitar collection on Earth”
Steve Vai on the one guitarist he considers more revolutionary than Jimi Hendrix
Vai says most players aren’t ahead of their time — but one guitarist definitely was
What to expect from the “unprecedented” Paul McCartney documentary that's just been announced
‘Man on the Run’ will document his transition from Beatle to solo artist across a chaotic decade
