Articles by: Alan Paul | Guitar World

Allman Betts Band: “We're totally focused on marching forward and continuing our own body of work just like our fathers did“

By Alan Paul

Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Berry Oakley Jr. prove to be more than chips off the old block

Meet Thomas Tull - the billionaire movie mogul, Slash collaborator and guitar aficionado

By Alan Paul

"I’m well aware that I’m one of the luckiest people walking the planet," says the businessman and Ghost Hounds guitarist

Robbie Robertson: "While playing with Bob Dylan I remember thinking, 'They’re going to wake me up tomorrow because all of this is impossible'"

By Alan Paul

The guitar legend discusses his time with The Band, Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan - as well as his new album, new documentary and latest Martin Scorsese score, The Irishman

“It was like watching a Polaroid develop": An oral history of Stevie Ray Vaughan's earliest days on the road

By Alan Paul, Andy Aledort

Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Vaughan's former bandmates and more recall the development of one of the greatest guitarists of all time

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram: “I can’t be the kid wonder forever”

By Alan Paul

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram is the future of the blues. Here, he discusses his fiery debut album

The Allman Betts Band: "This is really about our chapter, and we’re still writing it"

By Alan Paul

Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Johnny Stachela discuss how they carry the Allman Brothers torch, while forging their own impressive sonic path

Blues-Rock Guitar Powerhouse JD Simo Talks New Album, 'Off at 11'

By Alan Paul

'Off at 11' is another step toward the 34-year-old Chicago native establishing himself as a contemporary blues rock giant.

How Tedeschi Trucks Band's Triumphant New Album, 'Signs,' Was Shaped by Sadness and Grief

By Alan Paul

"I think people are really craving to hear someone swinging for the fences."

The Genius and Vision of Guitarist Shawn Lane

By Alan Paul

"There is a lot of fretboard pornography—a focus on how fast Shawn could play. Of course he did and it was fantastic but what made it fantastic is what he played.”

John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring Talk New Album, 'Live in San Francisco'

By Alan Paul

“It was just wonderful, a real joy." Two fusion guitar legends discuss their new live album with GW.

Blues-Rockin' Phenom Marcus King Talks New Album, 'Carolina Confessions'

By Alan Paul

At 22, Marcus King is already one of the most compelling blues-based guitarists around. Here, he discusses his brilliant new album with GW.

Scott Sharrard, Gregg Allman's Longtime Guitarist, Talks New Album, 'Saving Grace'

By Alan Paul

Scott Sharrard, longtime musical right-hand-man of Gregg Allman, discusses his powerful new album.

New Photo Book ‘Into the Light’ Features B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Slash and More

By Alan Paul

Retrospective coffee table tome from photographer Jérôme Brunet is available now.

Doyle Bramhall II Breaks Down His Spellbinding and Personal New Album, 'Shades'

By Alan Paul

The celebrated lefty, and occasional Eric Clapton bandmate, discusses his fourth solo LP.

How Devon Allman and Duane Betts Become Brothers of the Road

By Alan Paul

“It just struck me that it was time for Duane and me to work together." Devon Allman discusses how a second-generation Betts/Allman collaboration came into being.

Buddy Guy Talks B.B., Muddy, Jimi and His New Album, 'The Blues Is Alive and Well'

By Alan Paul

GW sits down with Buddy Guy to discuss how he's keeping the blues "Alive and Well" with his new album.

Former Black Crowes Rich Robinson and Marc Ford Discuss the Magpie Salute's New Album, 'High Water I'

By Alan Paul

“The hardest-working party I’ve ever attended.” The Magpie Salute on how their debut studio album came to be.

The Record Company Guitarist Chris Vos Talks New Album, 'All of This Life'

By Alan Paul

“We never want to polish all the edges off.” The Record Company discuss their terrific sophomore album with GW.

Former Black Crowes Guitarists Rich Robinson and Marc Ford Talk Magpie Salute

By Alan Paul

Rich Robinson wanted to do something special for the three studio sessions he performed last summer in front of live audiences in Woodstock, New York, to promote his solo album, Flux.

Scott Sharrard Gives an Inside Look at Gregg Allman's Farewell, 'Southern Blood'

By Alan Paul

Guitar World gets an exclusive look—from Allman's guitarist and musical director Scott Sharrard—at Allman's final solo album, 'Southern Blood.'

Lukas Nelson Shows His Solo Stuff on 'Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real'

By Alan Paul

Warren Haynes Talks New Gov't Mule Album, 'Revolution Come…Revolution Go'

By Alan Paul

Gov’t Mule was an idea before it was a band and a side project before it was a full-time affair.

Getting Acquainted with Gov't Mule Bassist Jorgen Carlsson

By Alan Paul

Jorgen Carlsson had never heard of Gov’t Mule in 2008 when a mutual friend recommended him to Warren Haynes to be the band’s new bassist.

Roots Rock Revival Music Camp Is Ready to Kick Out the Jams Near Woodstock

By Alan Paul

On August 14, some 100 music lovers and jam fiends from all over the world will descend on the Full Moon Resort near Woodstock, New York, for the fifth annual Roots Rock Revival music camp.

Guitarist Scott Sharrard Discusses Gregg Allman's Final Days

By Alan Paul

I interviewed Scott Sharrard, who played guitar with Gregg Allman since 2008 and became his musical director in 2015, formy recentGuitar Worldtribute to Gregg.