James Wood
James is a guitarist and freelance writer who's interviewed some of the biggest names in music. He is the author of four books and his writing credits include work for Guitar World, AXS and Yahoo! as well as for his hometown newspaper where he writes on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. As a guitarist, he's performed everywhere from local bars and nightclubs to some of the biggest stages in front of thousands of music fans.
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Tilbrook and Difford fold under GW readers’ line of inquiry and reveal their biggest gear splurges, most embarrassing moments, and cast a critical ear across their catalog

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Wilson talks covering Queen, Eurythmics and Robin Trower at Muscle Shoals, and recalls her fondest memories from a decades-long career with Heart

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The Yes legend reflects on his time fusing prog, rock and pop with Asia, as the supergroup releases The Reunion Albums: 2007-2012
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The pair discuss their love of acoustic guitars, working with Beatles producer George Martin, and the band's 50th anniversary box set, Half Century

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One half of new duo and Shinedown offshoot Smith & Myers on the pair's mammoth debut album, and what's next for the Billboard chart-topping hard-rockers

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The longtime Night Ranger guitarist checks in ahead of the release of his solo album

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The Bon Jovi man discusses touring with one of the world's biggest rock bands, his recent Gibson endorsement and The Drills' new single, Right on the Money

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The LA pop-rockers discuss touring with The Police, selling out Madison Square Garden and their upcoming tell-all documentary

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Dear Guitar Hero: The longstanding bluesman answers your questions on everything from songwriting to playing with Eric Clapton

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The Alice Cooper shredder and 21st-century guitar hero discusses her new online guitar course, Rock Guitar Fundamentals

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The iconic singer/songwriter recounts the stories behind his back catalogue, and explains what keeps him coming back to vintage gear

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The two musicians talk Miles Davis, different orbits and how they created “an entertaining album with a lot of variety and different vibes”

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Iconic producer and songwriter looks back on his career leading up to new album The Secret

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This constantly in-demand six-stringer has played with Dio, Def Leppard, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and Last in Line. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...

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The band will be doing a series of dates with Phil Collins in June.

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The actor/guitarist on songwriting, gear and the differences between making movies and making music.

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He's the godfather of modern rockabilly and psychobilly and has one fine-looking signature Gretsch. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...

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“It's a good representation of where I'm at now,” Schenkman says of the record.

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He used to pour concrete for his father’s construction company. Now he tours the world with his longtime band, Disturbed. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...

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Wagner also talks Metallica, horror and writing novels.

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12-song collection also features the Three O'Clock, the Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade.

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The Toto guitarist talks working with Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Paul McCartney and more.

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The former Priest guitarist tells all about his more than 40 years in the iconic metal band.

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On 'Location 13,' Dispatch show the passion and vigor of a band in its infancy and the experience of one that’s been together for more than two decades.

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DevilDriver's 'Outlaws 'Til the End: Vol. 1' is the perfect combination of country grit and neck-wrecking metal. We spoke to guitarist Neal Tiemann about its creation.
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