Tim Hornyak Latest articles by Tim Hornyak The Incredible Tale of Randy Bachman’s Long-Lost Gretsch By Tim Hornyak last updated 29 September 22 After a 46-year search, the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive founder was reunited with the guitar that made him a star 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“I looked down and saw the second finger of my left hand dangling by a thread.” Dr. John on the fight that nearly killed his guitar-playing dreams — and set him on a new path to music immortality 2“I kicked him in the wrist as hard as I could. I know I broke it, because I used to wear these great big platform shoes onstage.” Lita Ford on the Runaways, rock and roll — and what happens to hecklers who get in her face3“He said, ‘You S.O.B., you got to me on that Telecaster. You got that so cheap.’” Vince Gill on how he found the instrument he calls “the definitive guitar in my life”4“The critics hate my records. They’ll review cats like Santana and Eric Clapton and give them more credit and recognition.” George Benson on fame, freedom — and why jazz only forgives you when you’re broke 5“Are you effing kidding me? He's one of the only guitarists that you can identify with one note.” As he releases ‘B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100,’ Joe Bonamassa relects on the most overlooked aspect of the King’s guitar genius
The Incredible Tale of Randy Bachman’s Long-Lost Gretsch By Tim Hornyak last updated 29 September 22 After a 46-year search, the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive founder was reunited with the guitar that made him a star