Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: Stevie Ray Vaughan – The Making Of A Guitar Hero

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Cover Feature:

40 years after SRV's debut, TG looks at the musical legacy of the blues guitar icon. Featuring interviews with contemporary blues virtuoso Eric Gales, Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton, and a classic interview from the archives with Stevie Ray Vaughan himself. Plus! 20 Things Stevie Taught Us! Learn the tricks and techniques of this great player.

Interviews:

• Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton

• HMLTD

• Indigo De Souza

• Richie Faulkner

• CLT DRP

Learn To Play:

• Mammoth WVH – Another Celebration At The End Of The World

• Stevie Ray Vaughan – Tightrope

• The Clash – London Calling

Reviews:

• Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1

• Marshall Reissue Pedals

• Strymon Cloudburst

• Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer

• Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium

Plus!

• Five ways to improve your strumming

• How to use digital delay

• Play like AC/DC

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Chris was Editor of Total Guitar magazine from 2020 until its closure in 2024, when he became Lesson Editor for Guitar World, MusicRadar and Guitar Player. Prior to taking over as Editor, he helmed Total Guitar's world-class tab and tuition section for 12 years, helping thousands of guitarists learn how to play the instrument. A former guitar teacher, Chris trained at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford, UK, and held a degree in Philosophy & Popular Music. During his career, Chris interviewed guitar legends including Brian May and Jimmy Page, while championing new artists such as Yungblud and Nova Twins. Chris was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in April 2024 and died in May 2025.