Guthrie Govan “There’s a riff that represents my twisted idea of how Aerosmith might sound in 5/4”: How Guthrie Govan channeled his inner Steve Reich, and Steve Cropper, on the Aristocrats' humorous, musically dazzling new album, Duck Re-teaming with his fellow virtuosos for another roller coaster ride of an album, Govan was unafraid to explore yet more musical avenues and instruments, but in the end, it all always came back to his signature Charvel Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites. “There Are Some Bizarre, Nebulous Forces At Work”: Guthrie Govan on Gigging With a new album in the bag – ‘Freeze: Live in Europe 2020’ – the Aristocrats guitar virtuoso delivers a faithful account of touring his rock-fusion supergroup. Latest Guthrie Govan Watch British Guitar Legend Bert Jansch Perform the Folk Classic “Blackwaterside” By Rod Brakes published 3 November 21 Video Remembering the man who inspired Jimmy Page, Paul Simon, Johnny Marr and countless other guitar heroes. Video Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words By Guitar Player Staff published 28 April 21 Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft. Guthrie Govan Plays Ridiculous One-Handed Solo While Drinking Glass of Water By Damian Fanelli published 24 July 20 Sometimes, Govan's skills are just not fair. A Dazzling Conversation with Guthrie Govan: The Aristocrats' Mind-Blowing New Album, Odd Time Signatures and Staying in Tune By Guitar Player Staff published 27 September 19 Guthrie Govan possesses quite possibly the most terrifying guitar chops on the planet, but he's done exploring technique for technique's sake. 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“I've jumped down the rabbit hole of discovery to learn what made my Kiss guitars so great.” Bruce Kulick launches his own guitar brand for “period-correct” axes inspired by his Kiss era 2"You have witnessed a revolution.” The closure of Guitar Player magazine marks the end of an era — and the start of a new one3"We sold a few and John Lennon ended up with one." The former Beatle's weirdest guitar is one of the last he played 4"I'm a bit rusty, and I don't know how much I can play, but I'll give it a go." Watch Brian May play guitar for the first time since suffering a minor stroke last month5“One of the coolest people on the planet. He was a like mad scientist that played guitar.” Joe Walsh reveals the story that made Les Paul his hero
Watch British Guitar Legend Bert Jansch Perform the Folk Classic “Blackwaterside” By Rod Brakes published 3 November 21 Video Remembering the man who inspired Jimmy Page, Paul Simon, Johnny Marr and countless other guitar heroes.
Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words By Guitar Player Staff published 28 April 21 Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.
Guthrie Govan Plays Ridiculous One-Handed Solo While Drinking Glass of Water By Damian Fanelli published 24 July 20 Sometimes, Govan's skills are just not fair.
A Dazzling Conversation with Guthrie Govan: The Aristocrats' Mind-Blowing New Album, Odd Time Signatures and Staying in Tune By Guitar Player Staff published 27 September 19 Guthrie Govan possesses quite possibly the most terrifying guitar chops on the planet, but he's done exploring technique for technique's sake.