John Mayall obituary Bandleader, composer, instrumentalist and singer who nurtured players such as Eric Clapton and put British blues on the map The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
“Keep on playing the blues somewhere, John. We love you”: John Mayall, the Godfather of British Blues, dies aged 90 The pioneering guitarist masterminded one of the most influential blues collectives ever formed, and helped catapult the career of countless guitar greats Guitar World · Jul 24, 2024
"When he felt the spirit, he was untouchable" – the story of Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton and Peter Green Two legendary players. Two near-mythical Les Pauls.Two all-time-great blues albums and the greatest guitar handover in blues history MusicRadar · Jul 24, 2024
"Keep on playing the blues somewhere, we love you": John Mayall, British blues pioneer, dies aged 90 Bluesbreaker was one of the most influential rock musicians of the '60s MusicRadar · Jul 24, 2024
John Mayall death: Influential British blues pioneer dies aged 90 Musician’s band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
He gave B.B. King “the cold sweats”, replaced Eric Clapton in the Bluesbreakers and founded Fleetwood Mac – how Peter Green changed the course of British blues-rock guitar playing Peter Green was one of the all-time greats, and influenced everyone from Gary Moore to Joe Bonamassa and Kirk Hammett. This soloing masterclass unpacks his peerless phrasing, rhythmic approach and string bending Guitar World · Jul 22, 2024
"Some people think that's the best version of the Stones that existed" The rise and fallout of Mick Taylor in The Rolling Stones "We used to fight and argue all the time" MusicRadar · Jul 20, 2024
Runnin' with the devil: The stories behind the songs on Slash's Orgy of the Damned From Robert Johnson to Lightning Hopkins, The Temptations to Stevie Wonder: The original versions of Slash's Orgy Of The Damned songs Louder · Jun 13, 2024
"There wasn't too much talking about who should play what, it was a very instinctive kind of relationship": Mick Taylor on life in the Rolling Stones, Altamont and leaving the band The Rolling Stones’ secret weapon throughout their golden period looks back on his time with the band Louder · Jun 13, 2024
“Bernie went into the studio with a host of guitars – but ended up using this £125 Squier for 95% of the sessions. It was one of the best Strats he ever played”: Inside the Bernie Marsden guitar auction – featuring rare Strats and a Greeny-esque ES-335 An epic collection of the former Whitesnake member’s guitars, amps and other highly collectable gear has just gone under the hammer – and we got up close and personal with his prized possessions Guitar World · Jun 11, 2024
“I’m funny with amps. I love Marshalls, but I also love old Fender Deluxes. Dumble built one for me just before he passed away. I think it was the last one he ever built”: With Strats, Magnatones, and plenty of all-star guests, Slash embraces the blues Turning to spontaneity, and changing habits both gear and playing-wise, Slash's new record is a laid-back, charming tribute to an ever-lasting strain of guitar playing Guitar World · Jun 5, 2024
"Lots of careers have been made from regurgitating the same record. If I'd made millions, I'd be making jazz records": A spiky interview with Gary Moore After three spells with Thin Lizzy', the late Gary Moore turned solo artist, ditching hard rock for the music of his childhood, the blues Louder · May 21, 2024
“He was a lover of the blues, but it was the Irish side that helped him stand out against Eric Clapton or Peter Green”: What made Rory Gallagher a true guitar one-off – and how he ended up with his first Fender Strat by accident Jim Kirkpatrick, one of the world's leading experts on Gallagher's playing, puts the late blues-rock hero's tone under the microscope, revealing the gear and approaches that made the Strat-toting phenom one of the all-time greats Guitar World · May 20, 2024
“I’m playing a Strat, too, which you never hear me use”: Slash explains why he swapped his Les Paul for a Stratocaster to cover a Peter Green track on his new blues solo album The Les Paul loyalist dipped into his Fender collection for the new album, which was also recorded using a '50s Telecaster Guitar World · May 3, 2024
Guitar World · May 1, 2024 “It’s a shoo-in for any gigging musician”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio review Gibson’s long-running Les Paul Studio is the latest to get a Modern makeover. A valid new model or a minor refresh? Let’s find out
Guitar World · Apr 26, 2024 10 legendary blues guitars, from Lucille to Lucy and the ‘Loch Ness Monster of Les Pauls’ – a priceless Gibson that has been missing for more than 50 years Named and famed! Behind every great blues player is a great guitar, and they don’t come more iconic than this...
Guitar World · Apr 18, 2024 “When I play the trill with my finger, my hand is not on the neck at all. It all comes from the wrist”: The story of B.B. King, the greatest blues guitar player of all time How the King of the Blues heard his calling, found a guitar, and developed a style that made him the undisputed greatest of all time
MusicRadar · Apr 15, 2024 "The first one's not necessary": Why Peter Green dismissed his greatest blues-rock Fleetwood Mac song as a mere intro to a greater piece – one that would later intimidate even David Gilmour The late guitar great believed his superior work was Oh Well Pt. 2 – an instrumental Fleetwood Mac never played live but the Pink Floyd legend honored decades later
Louder · Apr 13, 2024 Slash and Chris Stapleton hook up for extremely lively version of Fleetwood Mac's classic Oh Well Slash's version of Oh Well comes from the Guns N' Roses guitarist's upcoming blues album Orgy of the Damned’
Top News · Apr 12, 2024 Slash And Chris Stapleton Collaborate On New Single Release Slash covers Fleetwood Mac's 'Oh Well' with Chris Stapleton for his upcoming album 'Orgy of the Damned.'
Guitar World · Apr 11, 2024 “Bought by Bernie Marsden in New York at the end of the ill-fated Whitesnake, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden USA tour in 1981”: The rescheduled Marsden guitar auction offers insight into the journey of the famed collector The auction will now take place on June 14, and showcases the enormous variety of the late guitarist’s collection
MusicRadar · Apr 10, 2024 Bernie Marsden auction date confirmed, with over 80 guitars going under the hammer, including Gibson and Ibanez electrics played onstage with Whitesnake – and the Gretsch that Peter Green borrowed Postponed following the guitar legend's death in August 2023, Gardiner Houlgate will now host the auction on 11 June. Watch auctioneer Luke Hobbs introduce the first half of the collection
Guitar World · Apr 10, 2024 Learn the greatest licks from over 100 years of trailblazing blues guitarists, from Robert Johnson to B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Gales and more These 15 must-learn licks take you from blues guitar's acoustic beginnings to its electric present day
Guitar World · Apr 10, 2024 “Noel Gallagher gave me one of Peter Green’s Gibson Les Pauls. Johnny Marr had given Noel a guitar, and maybe he felt it was customary that he do the same”: Bill Ryder-Jones on his ascent to UK indie rock royalty The former Coral guitarist has gone on to release captivating solo material. He shares stories of recording with Noel Gallagher, tracking solos with Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, and why he isn’t as good a player as he used to be – but he’s OK with that
Guitar World · Apr 8, 2024 “Those virtuoso guys can do anything. But sometimes it’s more fun to hit one note and see if it can mean as much. Sometimes it can mean even more”: Rich Robinson on earning AC/DC’s approval, losing guitars to a hurricane, and The Black Crowes’ return The Robinson brothers are back in session as The Black Crowes complete their triumphant comeback. Here, Robinson gives us the guitar story behind the rock ’n’ roll album of the year