Shawn Hammond Latest articles by Shawn Hammond Buddy Guy on the endorsement that helped him more than any record company By Christopher Scapelliti Published 29 June 26 The blues legend reflects on learning from Muddy Waters and B.B. King, inspiring Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, and why authenticity matters more than originality Guitarists 5 of Doyle Bramhall II’s Greatest Guitar Playing Insights By Rod Brakes, Shawn Hammond Published 25 May 22 The maestro talks songwriting, soloing and more in these inspiring interview snippets from the GP archive. 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 ARTICLES1Peter Frampton on why he quit Humble Pie — and the band member who helped push him out the door 2“We did our best work with Dave.” Alex Van Halen explains why David Lee Roth was Van Halen’s secret ingredient 3John Lennon played it on repeat. Frank Sinatra called it the best song of the 1970s. How a simple C9 chord inspired a timeless top-10 hit4Don Felder on helping out Tom Petty, recording with Joni Mitchell and writing the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ solo with Joe Walsh5Nita Strauss on why Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” made her burst into tears — and how she reinvented it for the group’s upcoming tribute album
Buddy Guy on the endorsement that helped him more than any record company By Christopher Scapelliti Published 29 June 26 The blues legend reflects on learning from Muddy Waters and B.B. King, inspiring Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, and why authenticity matters more than originality
5 of Doyle Bramhall II’s Greatest Guitar Playing Insights By Rod Brakes, Shawn Hammond Published 25 May 22 The maestro talks songwriting, soloing and more in these inspiring interview snippets from the GP archive.
