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Five Online Guitarists to Follow Now
Social media has been a great place for bedroom guitarists to showcase talents that might have been confined to four walls only some years ago.
Aimee Mann Talks New Album, ‘Mental Illness’
After recording several albums with 'Til Tuesday, Aimee Mann began a successful solo career that spawned a string of eclectic but seriously engaging albums, from 1993's Whatever to 2012’s Charmer.
Richie Kotzen Talks New Album, ‘Salting Earth’
When working on Salting Earth, his 21st solo effort, triple-threat songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Richie Kotzen tossed convention on its ear by taking one step back in order to move two steps...
Watch Angus Young Deal with a Heckler
Warning: There's nothing timely about the video below. The action took place about 17 years ago during an AC/DC show in Phoenix, Arizona.
Watch Angus Young Make "Rude Noises"
In early 2000, right around the time AC/DC unleashed their Stiff Upper Lip album, Angus Young grabbed a Gibson SG (or two) and sat down for an initmate on-camera interview.
In-Studio Tips from Session Giant Dann Huff
Dann Huff is often associated with his session work on Eighties mega-hits, including Madonna’s "Like a Prayer,” Michael Jackson’s "Man in the Mirror” and, of course, that “Danger Zone” guitar solo.
Satch Lesson: How to Play Like Jimi Hendrix
One of the most important aspects of becoming a competent, well-rounded and in-demand guitar player is a dedication to the art of rhythm guitar playing. This is something that doesn’t get addressed...
That Time Vai Played "Highway to Hell" at Guitar Center
This video might not be new—in fact, it was posted to YouTube in ancient ol' 2013—but it's been making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter in recent days. So, in case you missed it ... Check out...
How to Slide Your Way to Fretboard Fluidity
This kind of thing reminds me of a Johnny "Guitar" Watson move. It also helps get fingers accustomed to sliding very quickly.
Austin Power: Watch SRV Shred in 1980
An incredible piece of blues—and music—history recently surfaced online.
The 7 Most Underrated Guitar Harmonies
When you think about guitar harmonies, what’s the first song that comes to mind?
Andy Summers Discusses His New Album
Andy Summers rose to fame in the late Seventies and early Eighties as the guitarist of the legendary, multi-million-selling rock band the Police.
Brad Gillis Talks New Night Ranger Album
It’s been 35 years since Night Ranger released their guitar-driven debut, Dawn Patrol.