Al Di Meola John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Marty Friedman and Yngwie Malmsteen Didn't Rely Exclusively on Western Scales - so Why Should You? Add intriguing twists to your playing with the tonal flavors of the Far East, Middle East, Africa and beyond ‘GP’ Presents Al Di Meola, June 11 in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets! The guitar icon plays a pair of shows at SFJAZZ Center The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo Latest Al Di Meola “Virtuosity on the Guitar Comes in Many Forms”: We Go Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural G3 Tour with Dream Team Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson By Joe Bosso published 22 April 22 With new albums and tours of their own, the trio sat down to recall how it all went down. Punk Guitar Legend Dr. Know Revisits the Profound Legacy of Bad Brains By Tom Beaujour last updated 27 January 22 The pioneering guitarist tells his story of the Washington D.C. band that redefined punk. Al Di Meola Returns to His Italian Roots and Inspires New Guitar Design By Chris Gill published 7 October 21 The fascinating story of Theo Scharpach’s custom-made La Porta flamenco guitar. Al Di Meola is Planning on Selling His ’71 Les Paul Custom for Charity By Jackson Maxwell published 5 March 21 Di Meola also said that he has found and restored unreleased tapes from the "Saturday" night of his, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucía's legendary 'Friday Night In San Francisco' performance. Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway” By Joe Bosso published 31 July 20 Hearing congas, Leslie West's tone and recording live - Al Di Meola recalls creating his 1977 “shred” masterpiece. Al Di Meola on Reimagining the Beatles and Why You Can't Beat Lennon/McCartney at Their Own Game By Joe Bosso published 17 June 20 How do you cover the Beatles? As Al Di Meolia explains, the catalog is sacred, so you've got to put your own spin on it. 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“If a modern shred axe with a bayonet-sharp headstock and a floating Floyd suits your musical vibe, you’ll be thrilled with how useful this new guitar is”: Jackson American Series Virtuoso review 2“I was playing the Breeders' Divine Hammer, and my whole hand cramped up, I couldn’t move it... It seemed so simple, but it was something I would never play”: J Mascis went electric for his new solo album, but (mostly) without his usual Jazzmaster3“I was using a Telecaster because it had a really clean tone for my fingerstyle approach. Fleetwood Mac's pre-existing sound was much fatter, and they felt the Tele really didn’t fit”: Lindsey Buckingham on his turn to Turner guitars 4“I went to Mickie Most's office with an acoustic guitar and played it. It was almost like one of those clichéd movie moments: he said, ‘That’s going to be a hit!’”: Session guitar ace Chris Spedding reveals the stories behind five of his best songs 5“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson
“Virtuosity on the Guitar Comes in Many Forms”: We Go Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural G3 Tour with Dream Team Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson By Joe Bosso published 22 April 22 With new albums and tours of their own, the trio sat down to recall how it all went down.
Punk Guitar Legend Dr. Know Revisits the Profound Legacy of Bad Brains By Tom Beaujour last updated 27 January 22 The pioneering guitarist tells his story of the Washington D.C. band that redefined punk.
Al Di Meola Returns to His Italian Roots and Inspires New Guitar Design By Chris Gill published 7 October 21 The fascinating story of Theo Scharpach’s custom-made La Porta flamenco guitar.
Al Di Meola is Planning on Selling His ’71 Les Paul Custom for Charity By Jackson Maxwell published 5 March 21 Di Meola also said that he has found and restored unreleased tapes from the "Saturday" night of his, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucía's legendary 'Friday Night In San Francisco' performance.
Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway” By Joe Bosso published 31 July 20 Hearing congas, Leslie West's tone and recording live - Al Di Meola recalls creating his 1977 “shred” masterpiece.
Al Di Meola on Reimagining the Beatles and Why You Can't Beat Lennon/McCartney at Their Own Game By Joe Bosso published 17 June 20 How do you cover the Beatles? As Al Di Meolia explains, the catalog is sacred, so you've got to put your own spin on it.