Alan Paul
Alan Paul is the author of three books, Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan, One Way Way Out: The Inside Story of the Allman Brothers Band – which were both New York Times bestsellers – and Big in China: My Unlikely Adventures Raising a Family, Playing the Blues and Becoming a Star in Beijing, a memoir about raising a family in Beijing and forming a Chinese blues band that toured the nation. He’s been associated with Guitar World for 30 years, serving as Managing Editor from 1991-96. He plays in two bands: Big in China and Friends of the Brothers, with Guitar World’s Andy Aledort.
Latest articles by Alan Paul
Guitarist Scott Sharrard Discusses Gregg Allman's Final Days
By Alan Paul published
I interviewed Scott Sharrard, who played guitar with Gregg Allman since 2008 and became his musical director in 2015, formy recentGuitar Worldtribute to Gregg.
Gregg Allman 1947–2017: Bidding Farewell to a Southern Rock Legend
By Alan Paul published
When Gregg Allman died at his home near Savannah, Georgia, on May 27 due to complications from liver cancer, the music world lost one of its greatest and most consistent performers.
Review: Eric Clapton Lets His Guitar—and the Blues—Do the Talking at the Garden
By Alan Paul published
In 2015, Eric Clapton said he would not tour any more, even writing in the program for his 70th birthday tour, "I swear this is it, no more.”
Good Little Thing: Joshua Jacobson Talks Bonding—and Recording—with Dickey Betts
By Alan Paul published
Acoustic fingerpicker Joshua Jacobson scored quite a coup on his wonderful debut album, Good Little Thing, getting Dickey Betts to play on a cut.
Jonny Lang Finishing New Riff-Based Album for 2017 Release
By Alan Paul published
Johnny Lang was a 15-year-old blues guitarist and singing prodigy when he burst on the national scene in 1997.
Dead & Company's Bob Weir Talks New Solo Album, 'Blue Mountain'
By Alan Paul published
Doyle Bramhall II Talks New Album, 'Rich Man'
By Alan Paul published
On his first solo album in 15 years, blues great Doyle Bramhall II utilizes a lifetime of influences and experiences in a quest for aural nirvana.
Keeping the Allman Brothers Band Tradition Alive: Jack Pearson Talks Les Brers
By Alan Paul published
Since the Allman Brothers Band played their final show on October 28, 2014, at New York’s Beacon Theatre, fans of the iconic group have sought tastes of the band’s music wherever they canget them.
Rich Robinson Talks New Solo Album, the End of the Black Crowes
By Alan Paul published
He’s one of the founding members of the Black Crowes, played alongside Jimmy Page in 1999 and saw his guitars get washed away by Hurricane Sandy, but what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Bye and Bye: Luther Dickinson Talks Blind Willie Johnson Tribute Album
By Alan Paul published
God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnsonis a new tribute album dedicated to the great blues and gospel guitarist and singer.
The Doors' Robby Krieger Sheds Light — Album by Album — on One of Rock’s Most Mysterious Bands
By Alan Paul published
Nashville's J.D. Simo Shows Some Allman Joy on His Band’s New Album, 'Let Love Show the Way'
By Alan Paul published
Cover Story: Trey Anastasio Talks Phish, Grateful Dead, Guitar Geekery and New Solo Record 'Paper Wheels'
By Alan Paul published
Authors Willie Perkins and Jack Weston Discuss 'The Allman Brothers Band Classic Memorabilia, 1969-1976'
By Alan Paul published
Jimmie Vaughan to Perform with U of T Longhorn Band at Halftime Thanksgiving Day
By Alan Paul published
Band of Brothers: Guitarist Scott Sharrard Discusses Life in the Gregg Allman Band
By Alan Paul published
Not Fade Away: Grateful Dead, Trey Anastasio at July 5 Fare Thee Well Show — Concert Review
By Alan Paul published
"I Got A Second Chance At Life and I’m Not Going to Dumb Myself Down.” London Souls' Tash Neal Discusses Life After His Near-Fatal Accident
By Alan Paul published
Duane Allman’s Three Beloved Les Pauls Are Reunited Onstage for the Allman Brothers’ Final Stand
By Alan Paul published
Gov't Mule Premiere "Spanish Moon" from New 'Sco-Mule' Album with John Scofield —Exclusive
By Alan Paul published
For Sale: Nine Gibson Les Pauls Played by Warren Haynes at Final Allman Brothers Beacon Theatre Shows
By Alan Paul published
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