vinyl treasures “Link Wray does it all, but his style also reminds us how captivating a few well-chosen riffs can be when combined with compelling tone, passion, and musicality”: Link Wray's Rumble (1956–62) is an essential document of ‘less is more’ guitar playing A spin of this fantastic compilation will make you fall in love with the guitar all over again From playing fiddle on street corners during the Great Depression to becoming one of the biggest Telecaster heroes of the 20th century – here's why you should immerse yourself in Jimmy Bryant's Country Cabin Blues… Jimmy and pedal-steel supremo Speedy West (aka “the country jazz John and Paul”) have a swingin’ good time on this fun 1960's shredfest which belies his difficult reputation Trace the Roots of Rock and Roll with a Spin of Roy Brown’s 'Laughing But Crying' This compilation of material by the original singer of “Good Rocking Tonight" showcases a number of fleet-fingered guitarists, such as Bill Jones, Bill Jennings, and Jimmy Davis. Latest vinyl treasures Vinyl Treasures: Johnny Smith’s ‘Moonlight in Vermont’ By Jim Campilongo published 2 April 21 Undeservedly obscure today, Smith is an icon of 20th-century guitar, and this was his finest moment. Vinyl Treasures: Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' By Jim Campilongo published 26 February 21 Ritchie Blackmore brings the fire on Deep Purple’s 1972 hard-rock masterpiece. Vinyl Treasures: Kenny Burrell’s 'Midnight Blue' By Jim Campilongo published 12 February 21 Burrell and his band work the power of nuance on his 1963 jazz guitar tour de force. Vinyl Treasures: The Yardbirds' 'Having a Rave Up With the Yardbirds' By Jim Campilongo published 7 January 21 Two sides of the Yardbirds’ unique personality come to the fore with a Clapton and Beck guitar tag team. Vinyl Treasures: Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins — Neck and Neck By Jim Campilongo published 7 December 20 When the Country Gentleman and the Dire Straits legend hit the studio, guitar magic started happening. Hollywood Fats and the Fine Art of Playing Blues at 90 MPH By Jim Campilongo published 4 September 20 Hollywood Fats took the genre at his own speed and left everyone eating dust. The Revolutionary Genius of the Beatles' White Album By Jim Campilongo published 25 June 20 From its guitar tones to John Lennon’s songs, the White Album rocks like no other. Curtis Mayfield and the Power of a Deceptively Simple Groove By Jim Campilongo published 12 June 20 Curtis Mayfield’s 'Super Fly' is a masterpiece that has lessons for us all. 12Archives 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 MOST READ1“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing2“Sometimes things like that just come together, like a piece of magic. I wrote that song in just five minutes”: Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit, and the oddball Les Paul/SG hybrid he “personally designed”3“When I heard Lindley play that, I went, ‘That’s the most incredible thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life’”: All-star tribute show in honor of David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced4“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success5“The chord progression in the Highway Star solo – Bm, to a Db, C, and then G – is a Bach progression”: Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more
Vinyl Treasures: Johnny Smith’s ‘Moonlight in Vermont’ By Jim Campilongo published 2 April 21 Undeservedly obscure today, Smith is an icon of 20th-century guitar, and this was his finest moment.
Vinyl Treasures: Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' By Jim Campilongo published 26 February 21 Ritchie Blackmore brings the fire on Deep Purple’s 1972 hard-rock masterpiece.
Vinyl Treasures: Kenny Burrell’s 'Midnight Blue' By Jim Campilongo published 12 February 21 Burrell and his band work the power of nuance on his 1963 jazz guitar tour de force.
Vinyl Treasures: The Yardbirds' 'Having a Rave Up With the Yardbirds' By Jim Campilongo published 7 January 21 Two sides of the Yardbirds’ unique personality come to the fore with a Clapton and Beck guitar tag team.
Vinyl Treasures: Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins — Neck and Neck By Jim Campilongo published 7 December 20 When the Country Gentleman and the Dire Straits legend hit the studio, guitar magic started happening.
Hollywood Fats and the Fine Art of Playing Blues at 90 MPH By Jim Campilongo published 4 September 20 Hollywood Fats took the genre at his own speed and left everyone eating dust.
The Revolutionary Genius of the Beatles' White Album By Jim Campilongo published 25 June 20 From its guitar tones to John Lennon’s songs, the White Album rocks like no other.
Curtis Mayfield and the Power of a Deceptively Simple Groove By Jim Campilongo published 12 June 20 Curtis Mayfield’s 'Super Fly' is a masterpiece that has lessons for us all.