Rick Nielsen Latest articles by Rick Nielsen Rick Nielsen Reveals the Story Behind His 1981 Hamer Five-Neck By Rick Nielsen published 4 March 21 How a stage act paved the way for the one of the wildest guitars of all time. Guitars 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“That is partly the reason, but he also had a bit of aggravation.” Former Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty on the other reason Eric Clapton left the group to join John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers2“The pressure was on. I got really lucky.” Jorma Kaukonen on how he forged the sound of psychedelic rock on Jefferson Airplane’s groundbreaking hit3“Our first two albums were dismal failures. So we doubled our efforts.” Scott Gorham on the power of harmony guitars and Thin Lizzy’s ‘Jailbreak’ success 4“I asked the organ grinder, ‘Can I borrow your monkey for a moment?’” Photographer Richard E. Aaron on how a late-night Lynyrd Skynyrd party and a Jack Daniel’s–chugging chimp made rock history5“Please don’t turn into Yngwie Malmsteen or Joe Satriani!” Ian Anderson on how he nurtured the soloing talents of Jethro Tull’s new guitarist
Rick Nielsen Reveals the Story Behind His 1981 Hamer Five-Neck By Rick Nielsen published 4 March 21 How a stage act paved the way for the one of the wildest guitars of all time.
