Mick Taylor news and features

(from left) Brian Jones, Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards and Mick Taylor perform onstage

Welcome to the ultimate Rolling Stones guitar lesson – a tab and audio deep dive into the styles of Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Brian Jones, and Mick Taylor

By Andy Saphir published 6 February 24

We can't make you look as cool as the Stones but maybe we can make you play like them. Here we'll be throwing our guitars into Open G and digging out the slide, with plenty of licks in standard tuning, too

Brian Jones, Mick Taylor and Ronnie Wood

“When Keith and I are together, we talk through our guitars. We never say, ‘You do this and I’ll do that.’ We weave”: How Brian Jones, Mick Taylor and Ronnie Wood made the Rolling Stones what they are today

By Alan di Perna published 16 December 23

The story of three different eras and three different players, all bound by the ability to bob and weave through Keith Richards' unforgettable riffs and drive the Stones ever-forward

British Blues lesson: Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Eric Clapton

Learn the soloing secrets of 5 of the great British blues guitarists

By Jon Bishop published 4 November 22

Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Mick Taylor and Jimmy Page in one in-depth blues lesson. It's time to fire up the Bluesbreaker and dig in...

That Pedal Show’s Dan Steinhardt and Mick Taylor

That Pedal Show rate the most legendary pedals of all time: the deserving, the overrated and the total sleepers

By Jamie Dickson published 31 October 22

Do these stompboxes deserve their notoriety or did they just get lucky? And how do you get the best from them? Dan Steinhardt and Mick Taylor share their thoughts – and tell us which pedals have gone under the radar over the years

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards perform live with the Rolling Stones

"Everybody was going flat out": Keith Richards on the trials and tribulations that formed The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St.

By Alan di Perna published 12 May 22

In this classic GW interview, Keef tells all about the Stones' pioneering double-album masterpiece. From the recording setup to the debauchery to the stories behind classics like Happy and Tumbling Dice

Ronnie Wood (left) and Mick Taylor perform at the "Tribute to Jimmy Reed" at The Cutting Room on November 7, 2013 in New York City

Hear Ronnie Wood, Mick Taylor, Paul Weller and more pay tribute to blues pioneer Jimmy Reed with two rollicking covers

By Jackson Maxwell published 10 August 21

The covers are taken from Wood's upcoming live Reed tribute album, Mr. Luck

'Learn Slide Guitar' DVD Teaches Slide Scales, Improvising, Muting, Vibrato and More

By Guitar World Staff published 29 July 14

Ronnie Wood and Mick Taylor Pay Tribute to Bluesman Jimmy Reed in New York City

By Brad Tolinski published 10 November 13

Video: Mick Taylor and the Rolling Stones Perform "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" at Staples Center

By Guitar World Staff published 21 May 13

Last night, the Rolling Stones performed at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Once again, they were joined by their former lead guitarist, Mick Taylor.

Video: Mick Taylor and the Rolling Stones Perform "Midnight Rambler" at Staples Center

By Damian Fanelli published 6 May 13

This past Friday night, the Rolling Stones kicked off the 2013 version of their 50 and Counting Tour at LA's Staples Center.

Video: Mick Taylor Joins The Rolling Stones on "Midnight Rambler"

By Damian Fanelli published 27 November 12

Interview: Guitarist Walter Trout Discusses His New Album, 'Blues For The Modern Daze'

By Dave Reffett published 8 May 12

Former Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor Heads to NYC’s Iridium for Six Shows

By Damian Fanelli published 4 May 12

Interview: Former Rolling Stones Guitarist Mick Taylor Discusses Gear, Bluesbreakers, Iridium and The Stones

By Damian Fanelli published 3 May 12

Upcoming Rolling Stones Documentary to Trace Band's Entire 50-Year Career

By Damian Fanelli published 21 March 12

In celebration of The Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary, Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced it will release a "groundbreaking, eye-opening" documentary about the band.

Former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor to Play Six-Night Run at New York City's Iridium in May

By Guitar World Staff published 19 March 12