in Artists, Guitarists “I could be blazing on Instagram, and there’ll still be comments like, ‘You’ll never be Richie’”: The recent Bon Jovi documentary helped guitarist Phil X win over even more of the band’s fans – but he still deals with some naysayers
in Artists, Guitarists Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band has long been a proving ground for metal’s most outstanding players. From Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde, via Brad Gillis and Gus G, here are all the players – and nearly players – in the Osbourne saga
in Artists, Guitarists Guitar World Discussion: Who is the most underrated guitar player of all time?
in Guitarists “He always has a stack of older six-penny pieces he could rely on.” Why old coins proved the perfect guitar pick for Brian May
in Guitarists “Yeah, that’s good. You got it.” Andy Summers teaches John Mayer how to play the most challenging guitar riff in the Police catalog
in Guitarists “We tried everything we could to dirty it up.” Why the Beatles couldn’t have made “Helter Skelter” without the Who
in Guitarists “Jeff Beck used to love seeing him and Lenny play live! It feels full circle.” Jeff Beck’s $490,000 Yardburst Les Paul was just played on Lenny Kravitz’s full tour by guitarist Craig Ross
in Guitarists “Stevie always sounded the same whether it was rosewood or maple.” Jimmie Vaughan says Stevie Ray Vaughan would agree — there’s no tone difference between rosewood and maple fretboards
in Guitarists “I had just been turned on to Ravi Shankar, and I had an album in my suitcase. I gave it to George.” How David Crosby’s casual recommendation changed George Harrison’s guitar playing forever
