Steve Howe The Best Guitar Moments of 1972 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 "A Record Like This Was Destined to Be Made, and We Wanted to Be the Ones Making it”: Steve Howe on 50 Years of Yes's 'Close to the Edge' Yes's longtime axeman details the intense rehearsals, rare Gibson archtops, and inspired improvisations that formed the band's masterpiece. Steve Howe Reveals the Studio Secrets of the Yes Classic “Roundabout” Our latest cover star explains why experimentation was key to the success of the standout ‘Fragile’ album track. Grid List Latest Steve Howe 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. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year By Vinnie DeMasi last updated 22 December 21 The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson. If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered. “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. Steve Howe's Top Six Tips for Enhancing Your Creativity By Rod Brakes published 24 August 21 video From lifestyle and listening to note-taking and setups, the Yes guitarist gives us his advice on how to stay productive. video Hear “The Ice Bridge,” Yes's First New Song in Seven Years By Jackson Maxwell published 26 July 21 The seven-minute epic is the first single from the band's upcoming album, 'The Quest.' 'Fragile' at 50: Steve Howe Tells the Story Behind Yes‘s Landmark Album By Joe Bosso published 12 May 21 There was no such thing as progressive rock, explains Howe. It was just that their sound needed a bigger canvas. 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. A Look Back at Steve Howe's Gibson ES-175 By Richard Bienstock published 1 April 21 Although he used a number of different guitars throughout the 1970s, the ES-175 remained Howe's main studio guitar and his personal favorite. Steve Howe: Why I Ditched My Pedals for the Line 6 Helix By Jackson Maxwell published 13 August 20 The Yes guitarist says that his days lugging a big, complex pedalboard around on tour are long over. 12 Get The Pick Newsletter 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 READ1Five Reasons Kaki King Is a Guitar Legend2Want to Add Intrigue to Your Playing? Try These Creative Ways to Harness the Ear-Catching Sounds of Suspended Chords3On ‘The Memphis Sounds,’ Lonnie Mack Shreds and Displays a Virtuosity That Could Humble Blues Breaker-Era Eric Clapton4“People Always Say I’m the Beatle Who Changed the Most”: The Incredible Story of How George Harrison Became a Guitar Legend5D'Angelico Teams Up with Neo-Soul Guitar Standout Melanie Faye for New Signature Deluxe DC Guitar
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.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year By Vinnie DeMasi last updated 22 December 21 The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.
If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.
“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.
Steve Howe's Top Six Tips for Enhancing Your Creativity By Rod Brakes published 24 August 21 video From lifestyle and listening to note-taking and setups, the Yes guitarist gives us his advice on how to stay productive.
Hear “The Ice Bridge,” Yes's First New Song in Seven Years By Jackson Maxwell published 26 July 21 The seven-minute epic is the first single from the band's upcoming album, 'The Quest.'
'Fragile' at 50: Steve Howe Tells the Story Behind Yes‘s Landmark Album By Joe Bosso published 12 May 21 There was no such thing as progressive rock, explains Howe. It was just that their sound needed a bigger canvas.
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.
A Look Back at Steve Howe's Gibson ES-175 By Richard Bienstock published 1 April 21 Although he used a number of different guitars throughout the 1970s, the ES-175 remained Howe's main studio guitar and his personal favorite.
Steve Howe: Why I Ditched My Pedals for the Line 6 Helix By Jackson Maxwell published 13 August 20 The Yes guitarist says that his days lugging a big, complex pedalboard around on tour are long over.
