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Alain Johannes on Rebounding From Illness and Loss Through the Redemptive Possibilities of Acoustic Songwriting By Jimmy Leslie Alain Johannes' latest album is a tour de force of inventive acoustic instrumentation and alternate tunings.
Hamish Anderson on Taking Blues out of the Box in Search of Something Spiritual By Vinnie DeMasi Hamish Anderson is finding new, thrilling ways to put his signature spin on the blues, but it all goes back to the Kings.
Paul Reed Smith on What Propelled Him as a Young Musician and Builder By Jude Gold Hear the legendary builder and innovator plug in on the 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast.
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett: “The Most Surprising Thing About Our Guitar Rigs” By Jude Gold Metallica's co-guitarists go deep on gear in this classic GP interview.
Wayne Krantz on Remote Collaborations and Finding a New Mode of Composing By Michael Ross With his full embrace of computer composition, Wayne Krantz’s new music moves from his mind to the score.
Watch John 5 Play Jimi Hendrix's SG Custom, Jason Becker's Peavey "Numbers" Guitar and Duane Allman’s Telecasters By Jackson Maxwell A fascinating, deep dive into guitar history.
Jason Isbell on the Redemptive Power of Vintage Gear, Sweet Tones and Finding What Works for the Song By Jim Beaugez On 'Reunions,' Jason Isbell shows that his fretboard skills deserve as much recognition as his peerless songwriting.
Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway” By Joe Bosso Hearing congas, Leslie West's tone and recording live - Al Di Meola recalls creating his 1977 “shred” masterpiece.
Buddy Guy Talks Showmanship, Improvising and the Influence of Guitar Slim By Jimmy Leslie The blues guitar master offers some words of wisdom in this classic GP interview.
Watch Geddy Lee Perform “Roundabout” with Yes By Damian Fanelli This also marked Jon Anderson's first performance with the group since 2004.
