1980 Watch AC/DC’s Stunning ‘Back in Black’ Tour Footage This unmissable concert film captures the band’s raw energy at a pivotal moment in rock and roll history Watch the Kinks' Riotous "Victoria" Performance From 'One for the Road' Previously banned from performing in the U.S., the group came back with this high-octane crowd pleaser “It Was Pretty Obvious It Was a Song That Was Going to Go a Long Way”: Glenn Tipton Explains How John Lennon’s Home Inspired Judas Priest’s 1980 Classic “Living After Midnight” “It was just born from nothing and worked immediately,” recalls the guitarist Latest 1980 “It’s Still a Record That Stands up Today, Very, Very Well:” Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison Talk ‘Remain in Light’ By Joe Bosso published 25 October 22 The pair celebrate the Talking Heads’ 1980 milestone with a special live performance Pat Travers Spills Out the Tale Behind His Classic 1980 Cut “Snortin’ Whiskey” By Joe Bosso published 12 April 22 Taking shape in mere minutes, this inspired hit remains a live show staple decades down the line. 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 MOST READ1“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing2“Sometimes things like that just come together, like a piece of magic. I wrote that song in just five minutes”: Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit, and the oddball Les Paul/SG hybrid he “personally designed”3“When I heard Lindley play that, I went, ‘That’s the most incredible thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life’”: All-star tribute show in honor of David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced4“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success5“The chord progression in the Highway Star solo – Bm, to a Db, C, and then G – is a Bach progression”: Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more
“It’s Still a Record That Stands up Today, Very, Very Well:” Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison Talk ‘Remain in Light’ By Joe Bosso published 25 October 22 The pair celebrate the Talking Heads’ 1980 milestone with a special live performance
Pat Travers Spills Out the Tale Behind His Classic 1980 Cut “Snortin’ Whiskey” By Joe Bosso published 12 April 22 Taking shape in mere minutes, this inspired hit remains a live show staple decades down the line.
