Players “I Am Just a Punk Kid Trying to Get a Sound Out of a Guitar That I Couldn't Buy Off the Rack”: a 23-Year-Old Eddie Van Halen Talks Building His Own Guitars Screwdrivers, chisels, drills and chainsaws – the young prodigy reveals all in this amazing interview from the GP archive. “The Anteroom of Paradise, Or Is It Hell?” Watch this Incredible Mini Doc on London’s Mysterious Rock ‘n’ Roll Island Home of the Rolling Stones and a playground for budding guitar heroes, Eel Pie Island was a musical hub of the '60s. “It All Starts In the Mind”: Steve Vai Shares Some Words of Wisdom for Guitarists We get in the zone with Vai in this interview excerpt from the GP archives. Grid List Latest Players Mick Ronson: the Rise and Fall of Glam-Rock’s Greatest Guitarist By Max Bell published 17 May 22 In 1970, he changed the career of David Bowie and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey and more. “There Was Something Special About ‘Get On Board’”: Ry Cooder Talks New Collaborative Album By Jimmy Leslie published 17 May 22 The guitarist reunites with Taj Mahal for ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’ Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold, Art Thompson published 13 May 22 Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around. Video “We Had to Make an Album in Two Weeks!” Legendary Engineer and Producer Ken Scott Recalls the Ascent of David Bowie By Joe Bosso published 13 May 22 From One-Hit Boy Wonder to the Nazz of Glam and the album that made it all happen: 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.' After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You' By Mark McStea published 12 May 22 Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever. Three of Frank Zappa's Timeless Guitar Playing Tips By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 11 May 22 Cop some straight up wisdom from the late, great guitar genius. Watch the Rolling Stones Performing "Hoochie Coochie Man" with Blues Legend Muddy Waters By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 6 May 22 Video Keith Richards plays the Chess Records blues standard with his guitar "god." Video Five of Roy Buchanan’s Best Tips for Guitar Players By Guitar Player Staff published 5 May 22 Cop a bunch of five knockout pointers from the Telecaster master. The Bangles Co-Founder Vicki Peterson Reveals Her Top Five Career-Defining Tracks By Vinnie DeMasi published 5 May 22 The most memorable cuts from more than four decades of playing, singing and songwriting. “I’m Sick of All of the Existential, Post-Apocalyptic Doom”: Rick Holmstrom Reacts to the Current Crazy with ‘Get It!’ By Michael Ross published 4 May 22 With a joyful noise this rapid release is all about having a good time. 123456789Archives The Pick Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to The Pick. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1“It Sounded So Live, So Electric”: Albert Lee Talks Telecasters2A Rough Guide to Guitar Fingerboard Materials3A Rough Guide to Solidbody Electric Guitar Tonewood 4“The Anteroom of Paradise, Or Is It Hell?” Watch this Incredible Mini Doc on London’s Mysterious Rock ‘n’ Roll Island5Watch British Blues-Rock Star Joanne Shaw Taylor’s Dynamite Live Video "Can't You See What You're Doing To Me"
Mick Ronson: the Rise and Fall of Glam-Rock’s Greatest Guitarist By Max Bell published 17 May 22 In 1970, he changed the career of David Bowie and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey and more.
“There Was Something Special About ‘Get On Board’”: Ry Cooder Talks New Collaborative Album By Jimmy Leslie published 17 May 22 The guitarist reunites with Taj Mahal for ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold, Art Thompson published 13 May 22 Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around.
“We Had to Make an Album in Two Weeks!” Legendary Engineer and Producer Ken Scott Recalls the Ascent of David Bowie By Joe Bosso published 13 May 22 From One-Hit Boy Wonder to the Nazz of Glam and the album that made it all happen: 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.'
After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You' By Mark McStea published 12 May 22 Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.
Three of Frank Zappa's Timeless Guitar Playing Tips By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 11 May 22 Cop some straight up wisdom from the late, great guitar genius.
Watch the Rolling Stones Performing "Hoochie Coochie Man" with Blues Legend Muddy Waters By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 6 May 22 Video Keith Richards plays the Chess Records blues standard with his guitar "god."
Five of Roy Buchanan’s Best Tips for Guitar Players By Guitar Player Staff published 5 May 22 Cop a bunch of five knockout pointers from the Telecaster master.
The Bangles Co-Founder Vicki Peterson Reveals Her Top Five Career-Defining Tracks By Vinnie DeMasi published 5 May 22 The most memorable cuts from more than four decades of playing, singing and songwriting.
“I’m Sick of All of the Existential, Post-Apocalyptic Doom”: Rick Holmstrom Reacts to the Current Crazy with ‘Get It!’ By Michael Ross published 4 May 22 With a joyful noise this rapid release is all about having a good time.
