Latest articles by James Wood
Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford answer your questions
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
Ann Wilson on enlisting Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Warren Haynes and Tom Bukovac for new solo album Fierce Bliss
Wilson talks covering Queen, Eurythmics and Robin Trower at Muscle Shoals, and recalls her fondest memories from a decades-long career with Heart
Steve Howe: "There has to be a certain accuracy in the live sounds. It was possible because I was using Line 6 – I was fascinated with the Variax"
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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Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell look back at America's remarkable 50-year career
The pair discuss their love of acoustic guitars, working with Beatles producer George Martin, and the band's 50th anniversary box set, Half Century
Zach Myers: “Brent told an audience of 2,500 people that we were making a double album… it was the first I'd heard about it!”
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
Brad Gillis on his modified Strat, working with Gary Moon and that time he bought a wig for Ozzy Osbourne
The longtime Night Ranger guitarist checks in ahead of the release of his solo album
Phil X: "Livin’ on a Prayer is one of best rock songs ever. I still get goosebumps after playing it hundreds of times!"
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
The Go-Go's: "If you think we're sweet girls who wrote candy-flavored pop songs, our history is going to be a surprise"
The LA pop-rockers discuss touring with The Police, selling out Madison Square Garden and their upcoming tell-all documentary
Robert Cray: "With solos, I just improvise and let it fly. It’s what you’re feeling right then and there"
Dear Guitar Hero: The longstanding bluesman answers your questions on everything from songwriting to playing with Eric Clapton
Nita Strauss: "No matter your skill level, you can always improve on your own style and personality as a guitar player"
The Alice Cooper shredder and 21st-century guitar hero discusses her new online guitar course, Rock Guitar Fundamentals
Bryan Adams: "I realized I had made it when I could pay my rent for more than a month without relying on anyone"
The iconic singer/songwriter recounts the stories behind his back catalogue, and explains what keeps him coming back to vintage gear
Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber: "Inspiration comes at weird times and you always have to be ready for it"
The two musicians talk Miles Davis, different orbits and how they created “an entertaining album with a lot of variety and different vibes”
Prog legend Alan Parsons tells all: Dark Side Of The Moon, working with The Beatles and the "abandoned" Pink Floyd album
Iconic producer and songwriter looks back on his career leading up to new album The Secret
Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell Discusses Dio Days, Composing Solos and Last in Line's New Album, 'II'
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...
‘Out of the Blue’: Mike Rutherford Discusses New Mike + The Mechanics Album, Gear, Genesis and More
The band will be doing a series of dates with Phil Collins in June.
Interview: Kiefer Sutherland Discusses His New Album, ‘Reckless & Me’
The actor/guitarist on songwriting, gear and the differences between making movies and making music.
Reverend Horton Heat's Jim Heath Talks Lemmy, Gretsch Gear and New Album, 'Whole New Life'
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...
Guitarist Eric Schenkman Discusses New Solo Album, ‘Who Shot John,’ the Spin Doctors, Gear
“It's a good representation of where I'm at now,” Schenkman says of the record.
Disturbed's Dan Donegan Talks Favorite Riffs, Fantasy Collaborations and New Album, 'Evolution'
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...
Broken Hope Guitarist Jeremy Wagner Showcases His Impressive Collection of Jeff Hanneman Gear
Wagner also talks Metallica, horror and writing novels.
The Bangles’ Vicki Peterson Talks New Album, Saluting the Paisley Underground
12-song collection also features the Three O'Clock, the Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade.
Steve Lukather Discusses His New Autobiography, 'The Gospel According to Luke’
The Toto guitarist talks working with Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Paul McCartney and more.
Ken “K.K.” Downing Discusses His New Autobiography, ‘Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest’
The former Priest guitarist tells all about his more than 40 years in the iconic metal band.
