Steven Rosen

Articles by: Steven Rosen

[L-R] Ozzy Osbourne and Jake E. Lee

Jake E. Lee on how he nearly lost the Ozzy Osbourne gig, why he considers using the whammy bar "cheating" and the pressures of replacing Randy Rhoads

By Steven Rosen published

In this classic 1986 Guitar World interview, Lee reveals what he likes (and dislikes) about Bark at the Moon and The Ultimate Sin, what he thinks of Eddie Van Halen, and how being late to his audition very nearly cost him his place in the Ozzy lineup

Les Paul (left) on stage with Eddie Van Halen at Fat Tuesdays in New York City

Eddie Van Halen interviews Les Paul about his friendship with Leo Fender, the SG, and his favorite Les Paul model of all time

By Steven Rosen published

In this 1986 classic from the GW archives, the guitar pioneer also reveals why he was relieved when Fender released the Broadcaster model in 1950

Ace Frehley (left) and Slash

Ace Frehley and Slash on their love of the Les Paul, British blues-rock, and their unique approaches to the guitar

By Steven Rosen published

In this 2016 GW cover story, the two rock legends discuss how they came together for a raucous Thin Lizzy cover, and how they feel about their status as guitar heroes

Angus Young performs with AC/DC at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 1983

AC/DC's Angus Young: "I liked the SGs because they were light. I tried Fenders but they were too heavy and they just didn't have the balls"

By Steven Rosen published

In his first GW interview from 1984, AC/DC's lead guitar dynamo discusses his beloved #1 SG and why you can't beat a Marshall hundred-watt stack

Jimmy Page in the Eighties: The Firm Guitarist Talks Teles, ARMS Concerts, Live Aid and Eddie Van Halen in 1986 Interview

By Steven Rosen published

Supreme Shredder John 5 Discusses His Demanding New Album, 'Season of the Witch'

By Steven Rosen published

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