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“I Was Like a Mad Scientist, Always Refining”: Steve Morse Reveals How He Wrote “Take It Off the Top” By Joe Bosso last updated 13 September 22 The Dixie Dregs songwriter opens up about the band’s long-running fan favorite.
Steve Howe Reveals the Studio Secrets of the Yes Classic “Roundabout” By Rod Brakes published 28 July 22 Video Our latest cover star explains why experimentation was key to the success of the standout ‘Fragile’ album track.
“I Was Primarily a Guitarist”: Mike Rutherford Talks Early Genesis By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published 14 July 22 Discover how the prog rock pioneer straddled the realms of 4-, 6- and 12-string guitars in this classic archive interview.
Adrian Belew on Alternate Tuning Inspirations, 35-voice Strats, and Why His DigiTech iStomp Remains a Pedalboard Staple By Michael Ross last updated 13 May 22 Prog-rock’s perennial superpower makes a feel-good album for hard-luck times.
The Surprise New Song From Pink Floyd 'Hey Hey Rise Up' is Effectively One Long Righteous Guitar Solo By Scott Rowley published 7 April 22 Pink Floyd reveal their first new original song since 1994, released in support of the people of Ukraine, and David Gilmour is all over it.
Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos By Guitar Player Staff published 5 January 22 The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.
“There Are Some Bizarre, Nebulous Forces At Work”: Guthrie Govan on Gigging By Jude Gold published 5 January 22 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.
High-Flying Mike Rutherford Loves Rock-Bottom Squier Bullet Stratocasters By Rod Brakes last updated 14 October 21 Guitar Tech Steve Prior reveals why the Genesis and Mike and the Mechanics founder can’t get enough of Fender‘s entry-level Strat.
Sean Lennon and Les Claypool’s Meeting of Oddball Minds is a “Definite Creative Chemistry” By Richard Bienstock published 30 September 21 The Claypool Lennon Delirium duo discuss their unique artistic bond and unusual recording arrangement.
“I Was a Bit of a Lunatic!” Steve Howe Speaks About His Number One Ax By David Mead, Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 The Yes legend reflects on his love affair with the Gibson ES-175D.