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.
Latest articles by James Wood
Susanna Hoffs and Vicki Peterson Talk New Album, ‘Ladies and Gentlemen… The Bangles’
By James Wood published
The Dead Daisies' Doug Aldrich and David Lowy Talk New Album, Touring with Kiss
By James Wood published
REO Speedwagon's Dave Amato Talks Signature Les Paul, Touring with Def Leppard
By James Wood published
Seth Avett Talks Signature Martin Guitar and New Avett Brothers Album, 'True Sadness'
By James Wood published
White Denim Guitarist James Petralli Talks Gear and New Album, 'Stiff'
By James Wood published
Review: Matty T. Wall Delivers an Infectious Debut Album, ‘Blue Skies’
By James Wood published
When considering "blues guitar locales," chances are your thoughts turn to places like Chicago, Memphis, Kansas City and the Mississippi Delta.
Ana Popovic Premieres New Song, "She Was a Doorman"
By James Wood published
Belgrade-born guitarist Ana Popovic is about to unveil her most ambitious project yet.
Stryper’s Michael Sweet and Oz Fox Talk 30th Anniversary of ‘To Hell with the Devil’
By James Wood published
It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since Christian rock giants Stryper released To Hell with the Devil.
'I Can Destroy': Paul Gilbert Talks New Album, Gear and Great Guitar Escape
By James Wood published
It's a question every artist has to grapple with: If you're not pushing yourself creatively, how can you grow?
Sick Puppies’ Emma Anzai and Bryan Scott Talk New Album, 'FURY'
By James Wood published
Sick Puppies have sold more than a million records since bursting onto the scene more than a decade ago.
‘Change of Fortune’: David Pirner Talks New Soul Asylum Album, Gear and 'Grave Dancers Union'
By James Wood published
Change of Fortune, the new album bySoul Asylum,is a record that's nearly four years in the making.
Ana Popovic Previews Her New Three-Album Project and the Experience Hendrix Tour
By James Wood published
On May 20,guitaristAna Popovic—who, as we know by now, can play the hell out of the blues—will unleash Trilogy, an epic new three-album set.
Gary Noon Talks Working with Clint Lowery on New Album, 'Worlds Unknown'
By James Wood published
Lita Ford Talks New Memoir, 'Living Like a Runaway'
By James Wood published
Lita Ford's new memoir,Living Like a Runaway, is jam packed with stories of a truly eventful—and impressive—rock and rolllife.
‘Ghost in My Head’: Andrew Watt Talks New Solo EP and California Breed
By James Wood published
Los Angeles-based rockerAndrew Watt has spent much of the past year out on the road, building his reputation by touring his eclectic, soulful sound with a host of bands.
‘We Are Twisted F***ing Sister’: Jay Jay French Talks New Documentary and Final Tour
By James Wood published
We Are Twisted F***ing Sister,a new documentary byAndrew Horn,captures Twisted Sister’s rise from bar band to international super-stardom.
Chicago's Led Zeppelin 2 Premiere "Thank You" (Tom Lord Alge Mix)
By James Wood published
Chicago’sLed Zeppelin 2recreate the sights, soundsand the pure rock 'n' roll euphoria of an early to mid-SeventiesLed Zeppelin show.
Bangles Guitarist Vicki Peterson Discusses the 30th Anniversary of ‘Different Light’
By James Wood published
When the Bangles released their sophomore album, Different Light, in 1986, it represented somethingof a departure from the guitar-driven, Sixties-oriented sound the band had been known for.
Rival Sons Guitarist Scott Holiday Talks New Music and Black Sabbath Tour
By James Wood published
3 Doors Down Guitarist Chris Henderson Talks Gear and New Album, ‘Us and the Night’
By James Wood published
Steve Vai Talks Tony MacAlpine Benefit Show, Upcoming ‘Passion and Warfare’ Remaster and Next Vai Academy
By James Wood published
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