Keith Richards “Mick Taylor would play the top lines. Keith Richards would write most of the songs... Once, Keith said, ‘You play too f*cking loud. I can’t work with you in the room right now‘”: Andy Johns on the Rolling Stones' turbulent Exile on Main St. sessions Though the late engineer had already worked with George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Free, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin, he saw what would become the Stones' masterpiece as “the most important project” he'd ever taken on “It’s the sound of the Stones: a five-string with a six-string on top. Guitars are amazing things – you can make an orchestra out of them…” Keith Richards on life without Charlie, The Beatles and the Stones, and new album Hackney Diamonds In an exclusive interview, Keith Richards talks about the magic of the new album Hackney Diamonds, and why losing a string created a whole new sound for the Rolling Stones "Every kid who picks up a guitar wants to be Keith Richards, right?" How Andrew Watt kicked Keef and Mick Jagger "up the ass in the studio," connected the Stones back to Muddy Waters, and recruited Paul McCartney for a punky cameo on the band's new album Andrew Watt has made records with Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Pearl Jam, and more, but manning the boards for the Rolling Stones' Hackney Diamonds was, he says, "the honor of my lifetime” Latest Keith Richards “It Was Simply a Fine Instrument”: Keith Richards Talks Boutique Guitars in this Vintage Interview By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler published 23 June 22 The Rolling Stone reveals his hands-off approach to ordering custom-built solidbodies in this hidden gem from the GP archive. ABKCO Records Unveils Monumental ‘The Rolling Stones Singles 1963-1966’ Limited-Edition Set By Rod Brakes published 18 May 22 First 18 vinyl singles and E.P.s will be released in celebration of the group’s 60th anniversary this year. Watch the Rolling Stones Performing "Hoochie Coochie Man" with Blues Legend Muddy Waters By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 6 May 22 Video Keith Richards plays the Chess Records blues standard with his guitar "god." Video “Sometimes You Can't Really Tell Who's Playing”: Keith Richards On His and Ronnie Wood's Rare Musical Chemistry By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler published 4 May 22 This classic interview from the GP archive reveals some fascinating insights into the Rolling Stones’ twin guitar sound. How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa By Dave Hunter published 19 April 22 With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo. Maestro FZ-M Fuzz-Tone Review By Art Thompson last updated 7 April 22 Captures enough throwback vibe to make it fun while delivering tones that modern players will also dig. The Gibson ES-355 was the Cadillac of Classic Thinline Semis By Rod Brakes published 22 March 22 This rare ES-355TD-SV from 1967 features a Polaris White custom color finish. “The Fire of Youth is the Fuel for Rock and Roll”: Luther Dickinson Talks Tone, Inspiration, and the Future of Roots Rock By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 22 The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’ Fans Demand Rolling Stones Release Entire ‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out’ Live Recordings By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti last updated 11 March 22 An online petition calls for a box set of the band’s historic 1969 Madison Square Garden gigs in their entirety. The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion By Jas Obrecht, Jesse Gress published 11 March 22 The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Archives 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 ARTICLES1Pink Floyd's Echoes marked David Gilmour's emergence as a guitar hero – and its surreal tonal highlight was created by accident2“They had strippers and crabs everywhere... People would get pissed and start shooting at the stage. You had to duck and keep playing!” Stevie Ray Vaughan talks his Number One Strat, Dumbles, and his craziest gigs in classic GP interview3“The guitar allows me to switch my brain off from trying to understand the music... The mistakes make it interesting.” Crowded House's Neil Finn on his trial-and-error approach to playing and songwriting 4"What did we do when the record company asked us for a disco hit? We gave them Highway To Hell!" An archive interview with AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young 5Steve Stevens: The 10 Albums That Changed My Life
“It Was Simply a Fine Instrument”: Keith Richards Talks Boutique Guitars in this Vintage Interview By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler published 23 June 22 The Rolling Stone reveals his hands-off approach to ordering custom-built solidbodies in this hidden gem from the GP archive.
ABKCO Records Unveils Monumental ‘The Rolling Stones Singles 1963-1966’ Limited-Edition Set By Rod Brakes published 18 May 22 First 18 vinyl singles and E.P.s will be released in celebration of the group’s 60th anniversary this year.
Watch the Rolling Stones Performing "Hoochie Coochie Man" with Blues Legend Muddy Waters By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 6 May 22 Video Keith Richards plays the Chess Records blues standard with his guitar "god."
“Sometimes You Can't Really Tell Who's Playing”: Keith Richards On His and Ronnie Wood's Rare Musical Chemistry By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler published 4 May 22 This classic interview from the GP archive reveals some fascinating insights into the Rolling Stones’ twin guitar sound.
How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa By Dave Hunter published 19 April 22 With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo.
Maestro FZ-M Fuzz-Tone Review By Art Thompson last updated 7 April 22 Captures enough throwback vibe to make it fun while delivering tones that modern players will also dig.
The Gibson ES-355 was the Cadillac of Classic Thinline Semis By Rod Brakes published 22 March 22 This rare ES-355TD-SV from 1967 features a Polaris White custom color finish.
“The Fire of Youth is the Fuel for Rock and Roll”: Luther Dickinson Talks Tone, Inspiration, and the Future of Roots Rock By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 22 The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’
Fans Demand Rolling Stones Release Entire ‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out’ Live Recordings By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti last updated 11 March 22 An online petition calls for a box set of the band’s historic 1969 Madison Square Garden gigs in their entirety.
The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion By Jas Obrecht, Jesse Gress published 11 March 22 The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player.
