“Dolly asked, ‘Could you do it in reds, greens, and sparkles?’ I played as many notes as possible while my other hand operated the transposer, and she exclaimed, ‘Yes, that’s it. Whee!'”: Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter reflects on his experiences as a session musician.]
“Dave Grohl: ‘I’m like the eager dad who wants to be involved, but Violet is charting her own path’—he claims he played no role in her record deal.”]
“Vernon Reid of Living Colour Honors a Local Legend: ‘He Played Like John McLaughlin—Though I Was Too Afraid to Admit It'”]
in Posts “Sure, go ahead and add the drum machine.” When I played it, she exclaimed, “Oh, I love that! I want to create a song about the bad boys.”: The Story of How Janet Jackson and Jam & Lewis Crafted Control – Featuring the Ensoniq Mirage.]
in Posts “William Billy ‘Bass’ Nelson, the legendary Funkadelic bassist who named the band, passes away at 75, remembered as the funkiest bassist who played every note like a powerful oak, a bold elephant, and a blast.”]
in Posts “Consult anyone who’s played alongside him… he’s exceptionally gifted yet enigmatic”: Dave Mustaine reveals that he almost overlooked Marty Friedman for Megadeth due to his hairstyle.]
in Posts “Peter Capaldi Shares How He Discovered Doctor Who’s ‘Junk Shop’ Yamaha Electric Guitar on Denmark Street, Envisioning It Being Played Loudly and Awkwardly Like a Teenager”]
in Posts “Noel remarked, ‘Have you ever played in a band with three guitars? Let Bonehead be Bonehead, and we’ll adapt accordingly’”: Gem Archer, Noel Gallagher’s longtime collaborator, shares insights into the Oasis reunion and the negotiation of their new three-guitar setup.]
in Posts “Many still believe female artists are only singers; listeners often inquire about who played the guitar solos in my music, and I have to remind them, ‘That was me!'”: Maya Delilah shares her experience as a young female guitarist.]