Frank Zappa: Perfectly Frank By By Alan di Perna The life and times of Frank Zappa—composer, satirist and towering giant of the electric guitar.
The 10 Coolest Guitar Instrumentals of All Time By By Alan di Perna Guitar World presents the 10 coolest guitar instrumentals ever.
Randy Rhoads Condorde Guitar: Flying High Again By By Alan di Perna The story behind the top-flight limited-edition reproduction of Randy Rhoads’ legendary Concorde guitar.
Jimi Hendrix: The Lost Years By By Alan di Perna Newly restored tapes from 1969 shed light on the turbulent final months of Jimi Hendrix’s life, the recordings he created, and the music that might have been.
Queen: Crowning Achievements By By Alan di Perna In 2002, Brian May took time out to reflect on a Queen box set, a DVD compilation, a stage musical based on Queen’s hit songs and the extraordinary legacy of his brilliant band for Guitar World.
Yamaha Guitars: Pacific Crossing By By Alan di Perna In 1969, a little-known Japanese instrument company took a chance and shipped a batch of guitars to the U.S. The rest is history. Guitar World celebrates 40 years of Yamaha Guitars.
Spinnerette: Web Sight By By Alan di Perna Guitar World recently caught up with ex-Distillers frontwoman Brody Dalle, where she talks about her current band, Spinnerette.
Gretsch Guitars: The Big Twang By By Alan di Perna From Bo Diddley to the Beatles to U2, Gretsch Guitars have been a key part of rock and roll’s big explosion. Guitar World celebrates more than 125 years of the company’s universal magic.
Silversun Pickups: Heroes of the Day By By Alan di Perna Silversun Pickups discuss their new album, Swoon, and playing with Metallica.
Jeff Beck: Beck to the Future By By Alan di Perna On the eve of Beck's induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he talks about his storied past, his recent shows with Eric Clapton and his plans for a new album.
Steve Vai: Better Than Flex? By By Alan di Perna Naked Tracks lets you play along with Steve. Are you ready to walk on the Vai side?
The Police: Ghosts in the Machine By By Alan di Perna For Andy Summers, everything old is new again as the Police reunite and Fender releases a limited-edition replica of the Telecaster he rode to stardom.
The Who: Not F-F-F-Fade Away By By Alan di Perna They smashed their instruments, broke musical barriers and composed some of rock’s most powerful anthems. Guitar World looks at 45 years of the Who, and their brilliant guitarist Pete Townshend.
Led Zeppelin: Rising Stars By By Alan di Perna From the demise of the Yardbirds, Jimmy Page created a new band that would reshape rock and roll for the Seventies and beyond. Guitar World presents the story behind Led Zeppelin’s launch and ascent.
Gene Simmons and Dave Navarro: Ass Men By By Alan di Perna In an exclusive meeting with two rock icons, Gene Simmons and Dave Navarro get together to plug Gene’s new solo album, Asshole.
New Found Glory: Moment of Glory By By Alan di Perna With a prime spot on the Warped 10th anniversary tour and a hot new album, New Found Glory appear ready to rule the pop-punk landscape.
Randy Rhoads: The Blizzard King By By Alan di Perna Producer Max Norman describes the recording of Blizzard of Ozz, the album that launched Ozzy Osbourne's solo career and made Randy Rhoads a guitar god.
Buddy Guy: A Man and His Blues By By Alan di Perna Jimi Hendrix learned at his feet. Eric Clapton calls him "the greatest living guitarist." On the eve of his new release, I Got Dreams, blues legend Buddy Guy reflects on his greatest recordings.
Keith Richards: Hot Stuff By By Alan di Perna Keith Richards tells the stories behind his 10 all-time-favorite Rolling Stones riffs.
