David Bowie “He Just Wanted Me to Go Wild on the Guitar”: Adrian Belew Reveals How David Bowie Helped Him Become a More Creative Player The guitarist recalls his “wild and unusual” approach to recording the final instalment of Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy, 'Lodger' Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects Slick SL56 Review A fun guitar that delivers the boutique-on-a-budget experience in spades Grid List Latest David Bowie The Best Guitar Moments of 1972 By Chris Buono published 24 November 22 From Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Steve Howe to Neil Young, Elliott Randall and Paul Simon, we pay homage to some of 1972’s greatest in this essential 50th anniversary tribute lesson David Bowie, Jack White and Dan Auerbach Have Played the Westwood, but It’s Still Obscure Enough to Look Like a Custom Build By Terry Carleton published 17 November 22 This restored and modified ’62 National Westwood “Map” puts a world of tone at your fingertips “I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie By Mark McStea published 26 October 22 The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show “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 Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo By Rod Brakes published 22 June 22 Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance. Video “I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker By Art Thompson published 7 June 22 As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career. 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. The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 May 22 How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar. “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.' Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published 29 April 22 Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist. Video 123 Get The Pick Newsletter All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Name: Your Email Address : 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 GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1“On Paper, the Song Shouldn’t Have Worked at All”: How Randy Bachman Wrote His Favorite Guess Who Track, “Undun”2The Memorial Day Sales Have Landed, With Giant Savings Up To 40% For Guitar Players3Kiss My Strings JAM Offset and Telecaster Bridges Review4Vertex Effects Boost MK II + Volume/Expression Insert Review5“I See It as a Bridge Between My Solo Music and Toto Music”: Check out Steve Lukather’s New “Someone” Visualizer From His Forthcoming Album, ‘Bridges’
The Best Guitar Moments of 1972 By Chris Buono published 24 November 22 From Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Steve Howe to Neil Young, Elliott Randall and Paul Simon, we pay homage to some of 1972’s greatest in this essential 50th anniversary tribute lesson
David Bowie, Jack White and Dan Auerbach Have Played the Westwood, but It’s Still Obscure Enough to Look Like a Custom Build By Terry Carleton published 17 November 22 This restored and modified ’62 National Westwood “Map” puts a world of tone at your fingertips
“I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie By Mark McStea published 26 October 22 The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show
“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
Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo By Rod Brakes published 22 June 22 Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance.
“I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker By Art Thompson published 7 June 22 As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career.
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.
The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 May 22 How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.
“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.'
Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published 29 April 22 Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.
