Latest articles by Andrew Daly
The underrated Stone Roses guitarist whose life changed completely after landing the highly-coveted gig
Aziz Ibrahim recalls the exact moment he was asked to replace co-founding guitarist John Squire in the legendary British band – a call that also came with a treasure trove of high-end gear
Robert Sarzo was hired and immediately fired as Randy Rhoads’ replacement – but he has no regrets
The Hurricane leader, soundtrack composer, and veteran rock axeman explains how he’s taken career ups and downs in his stride, and how it felt to finally be on a big stage with bassist brother Rudy
Simon McBride on Deep Purple’s new golden age of heavy
The band's fleet-fingered, PRS-toting guitar-slinger tells GW how the rock legends nailed their ‘70s sound in the 21st century on their new album, and the pedal people would be surprised to hear is on his 'board...
Phil X on taking to the stage with Canadian rock heroes Triumph – and how he’s switching up his Bon Jovi rig
Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X – the guitar star of Triumph’s final studio album – won’t be holding anything back when he joins Rik Emmett
Gus G on whirlwind days with Ozzy Osbourne, his rock-star Guitar World cover shoot, and his difficult choice of guitars
With new solo album Steel Burner out now, Gus G checks in to talk about his August 2010 GW cover shoot and all the madness surrounding it
Stephen Bishop on friendship, luck, and his impossible-to-miss Ferrington guitar
He hit big with his 1976 debut, Careless, went on to be attacked by John Belushi in Animal House, and appeared in Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. As he suspends retirement for a farewell tour, he reveals the last musical item on his bucket list
Hugh Cornwell on The Stranglers’ biggest hit, hating Twin Reverbs, and his bizarro Höfner
The punk/new-wave icon admits he’s never been certain about his guitar playing, although he’s proud of the legacy he’s left in music – and he’s not finished yet
How 22-year-old Anna Cara landed the gig of a lifetime with Alice Cooper
At just 19, Cara was scouted by Cooper's longtime guitarist, Tommy Henriksen, on social media, and immediately flown out to Los Angeles
How Rik Emmett tackled the Triumph reunion tour, with added Phil X
Speaking ahead of their dates earlier this year, Emmett discussed how the group had defied the odds – and his own statements to the contrary – to reunite and hit the road
John 5 on the Squier Telecaster that competes with Fender
The Tele obsessive has a high bar, but this budget build blew his mind
Nili Brosh on Danny Elfman, shredding with intent and augmenting Ibanez's most popular guitar
Wielding her signature custom Ibanez RG, and with a new solo album on the launchpad, Dethklok and Danny Elfman guitarist Nili Brosh is set to go interstellar
Billy Duffy on his greatest guitar deals – and the one he regrets selling to Bob Rock
The Cult six-stringer looks back on Les Pauls loved and lost, plus the latest and greatest from his mostly back-to-basics rig
The guitarist who was hired to fill in for Randy Rhoads – only to be fired immediately afterward
Robert Sarzo – Rudy Sarzo's brother – found himself in the unenviable position of lending his guitar chops to Ozzy Osbourne right after Rhoads' tragic death
Devon Allman on his worst onstage moment – and three all-star encounters he’ll always remember
The guitar tells the story for blues-rock dynasty son – who says the secret to great playing is switching off your mind and painting the sky
How Mike Campbell's throwaway lick shaped a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers classic
Campbell's guitar noodling and Petty's ear for a good hook resulted in their first Top 40 hit
Slash on what made him finally change up his sound – and why we’re living through a renaissance for blues guitar
With his live album and concert film out now, Slash explains why he's still got the blues and that ain't bad
Simon McBride is ditching stacks for modelers and transforming Deep Purple’s sound
But his reason for the switch isn’t what you might think
The guitar that changed John 5’s life
The Mötley Crüe shredder owns over 100 Teles, but this one is the cream of the crop
Jeff Tweedy on the two guitars he regrets selling – and how Billy Gibbons ended up with them
The sharp-dressed guitar hero doesn’t seem to be in the mood for letting them go...
The strange guitar journey of Devo’s Bob Mothersbaugh
Why the Akron, OH, new wave legends are like the band on the Titanic – and totally OK with playing until they drop
Mike Campbell on finding purpose in The Dirty Knobs, and why we should listen to what our guitars are telling us
With a title track inspired by Brian Wilson, Mission of Mercy is the sound of Campbell piecing his heart – and ours – back together again
Joe Perry on the one guitar he regrets selling
It's not a rare vintage instrument by any means, but for Perry, the sentimental value of the long-gone guitar is priceless
How Jack White turned a childhood friend into a powerhouse bassist
Session player Dominic Davis has lent his chops to tunes by Pharrell Williams, Adele, and Beyoncé, and he has Jack White partially to thank for it…
How a ’70s soft rock icon ended up recruiting Eric Clapton on his debut album
After a friend gave his demo tapes to Art Garfunkel, singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop somehow ended up in the same room as his guitar hero from Cream
Martyn LeNoble was once in desperate need of bass gear – and The Who’s low-end legend came to his rescue
When he first moved to the US, the Porno for Pyros bassist was unable to ship his trusty Trace Elliott over with him. When a local bass store couldn't provide a replacement in time, Entwistle stepped in…
