Latest David Bowie

Ronson's 'Ziggy Stardust' guitar as photographed by Lisa S. Johnson and featured in her book '108 Rock Star Guitars.' The body still shows signs of Ronson's message and signature from when he gave it to the Hard Rock Cafe. Johnson's latest book is 'Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock,' edited by Brad Tolinski.

The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom

By Christopher Scapelliti published

How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.

David Bowie albums 'Space Oddity,' 'The Man Who Sold the World,' 'Hunky Dory,' 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,' 'Alladin Sane,' and 'Pin Ups.'

“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

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.'

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars in 1972 (l-r): guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, David Bowie and drummer Mick Woodmansey

Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo

By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published

Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.

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Jimmy Leslie performing with Spirit Hustler

Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1

By Jimmy Leslie published

Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Review

By Art Thompson published

The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model.

Reeves Gabrels, 2016

“He Conjures Up a Surreal Sonic Landscape”: Reeves Gabrels on Todd Rundgren and More

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Cure and David Bowie guitar maverick reveals his inspirations.

Jimmy Page

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year

By Vinnie DeMasi published

The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.

Mick Ronson

“The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone

By Rod Brakes published

Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success.

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Earl Slick and David Bowie sighted on August 4, 1987 at The China Club in New York City.

“When You Were Around David, the Process of Recording Wasn’t Weird Compared to the Rest of the Stuff Going On”: Earl Slick Talks David Bowie and John Lennon

By Joe Bosso published

As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times.

Reeves Gabrels, 2014

“I Played the Track With My Eyes Closed, and I Would See Him”: The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels Talks Recording With and After David Bowie

By Joe Bosso published

The fascinating story and studio techniques behind 'Never Let Me Down 2018' revisited.

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