Alan Caddy Latest about Alan Caddy Listen to “Telstar” by the Tornados – the First Single by a British Band to Go Number One in America By Rod Brakes published 2 February 22 Video This 1962 golden oldie written by legendary producer Joe Meek was a warning shot from the British Invasion. Video 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"They were going for shock value, like, ‘There’s this whole new world of guitar...’” Steve Stevens on introducing the guitar synthesizer to America and shaping sounds on Billy Idol’s new hit album, ‘Dream Into It’ 2“There was no spare, and Edward didn't have another amp. He said, 'You gotta cover me!'" Eddie Van Halen's former guitar tech recalls the virtuoso's disastrous guitar battle before a packed NAMM show crowd3“It always comes through me. I'm the spark plug and the engine.” Eddie Van Halen talks tapping, “Eruption” — and why the weight of the band rested on his shoulders 4“This song depicts all that Joe and I used to think about as teenagers.” Hear Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s debut track from the SatchVai Band, "I Wanna Play My Guitar"5"Makes me feel closer to Pop that such an important part of his history can live with mine every time I record.” Wolfgang Van Halen posts a clip of himself with Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstein guitar
Listen to “Telstar” by the Tornados – the First Single by a British Band to Go Number One in America By Rod Brakes published 2 February 22 Video This 1962 golden oldie written by legendary producer Joe Meek was a warning shot from the British Invasion.
