Articles by: Tony Grassi

The 10 best movies for guitarists

By Tony Grassi published 5 March 20

From Wayne's World to School of Rock, these films will provide some satisfying six-string viewing...

10 of the best slow guitar solos

By Tony Grassi last updated 11 April 22

Examine some of rock guitar’s greatest slow burns

August 27, 1990: The day Stevie Ray Vaughan died

By Tony Grassi published 27 August 19

GW recounts SRV's final show, and what led to the blues guitar legend's tragic death

The Top 10 Heavy Metal Album Openers

By Tony Grassi published 4 July 16

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2003

By Tony Grassi published 29 April 13

Check out this week's gallery to see what was happening all things guitar in 2003.

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Through the Years — 1993

By Tony Grassi published 15 March 13

Grunge was the new sheriff in town. See what Guitar World's answer to the Seattle movement was in 1993.

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2005

By Tony Grassi published 30 January 12

It wasn't too long ago, but hey, it's fun to reminisce. Here is this week's gallery of Guitar World issues past.

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2004

By Tony Grassi published 17 January 12

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 2004?

By Tony Grassi published 17 January 12

Peruse this week's list with care -- the fate of 2004's Best Guitar Album rests in your hands.

Poll Results: Top 10 Guitar Albums of 2002

By Tony Grassi published 13 January 12

Your Number One album of 2002 was one of the most hotly anticipated records of that year, a debut molded by a collection of gifted musicians still riding their creative peaks

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 2003?

By Tony Grassi published 11 January 12

There were more than seven-string, down-tuned guitars and guttural vocals in 2003. See this week's Best Album poll below and let us know which is your favorite.

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 2002?

By Tony Grassi published 3 January 12

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2002

By Tony Grassi published 2 January 12

Readers Poll Results: Top 10 Guitar Albums of 2001

By Tony Grassi published 2 January 12

It's a Cinderella story. A come-from-behind winner takes top honors in this week's Best Album poll.

Guitar World Staff Picks: Tony Grassi's Top 10 Albums of 2011

By Tony Grassi published 26 December 11

Poll: Which Guitarist Do You Most Wish Were Still Alive and Creating Music?

By Tony Grassi published 22 December 11

We ask you, Guitar World faithful: Which guitarist do you most wish were still alive and creating music?

Readers Poll Results: The Top 10 Guitar Albums of 2000

By Tony Grassi published 21 December 11

Here are your top 10 guitar albums from 2000.

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 2001?

By Tony Grassi published 20 December 11

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2001

By Tony Grassi published 19 December 11

Readers Poll Results: The Top 10 Guitar Albums of 1999

By Tony Grassi published 14 December 11

Interview: Eric Johnson Discusses Upcoming 'Evening With' Tour, Gear and Plans for Future Releases

By Tony Grassi published 13 December 11

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 2000?

By Tony Grassi published 13 December 11

For all 2000 brought, there can be only one fan-favorite guitar album, as voted by you. Check out the poll below and let us know what you think.

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2000

By Tony Grassi published 12 December 11

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1999?

By Tony Grassi published 6 December 11

Take our poll below and let us know which album you think deserves to be number one in '99.

Reader's Poll: Top 10 Guitar Albums Of 1998?

By Tony Grassi published 5 December 11

Debut albums always make for interesting entries on our reader's polls. Especially when they blow up with votes. Such is the case for your picks for the Best Guitar Album of 1998.