Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: The 50 Greatest Rolling Stones Riffs

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Cover Feature:

Total Guitar runs down the top Rolling Stones guitar riffs of all time, as voted by the readers of guitarworld.com. You'll also find a track by track breakdown of the guitar playing on the band’s latest album, 'Hackney Diamonds', the best gear to recreate their tone, and an easy lesson on Keith Richards' trademark open G tuning. 

Plus! 21 Ways To Better Rhythm: Master different styles of music and improve your timing with TG’s massive six-page lesson

Interviews:

• Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram

The blues wunderkind is digging deep into the blues, with influences ranging from the old masters to Eric Gales and Prince. His golden rule as a guitarist: “Don’t place too much emphasis on perfection…”

• Black Stone Cherry

“Tastes might change, but a great guitar is a great guitar!" – Gear Acquisition Syndrome is a way of life for Black Stone Cherry guitarists Chris Robertson and Ben Wells

• Richard Fortus

The rhythm guitarist in Guns N’ Roses reveals how he acts as a foil for Slash – and how an education in funk makes him a better player

• Chris Shiflett

"Everybody has to find their spot" – How the Foo Fighters’ three guitarists combine for maximum riffing effect

• Also inside: Svalbard, Danny Bryant, Hotline TNT

Learn To Play:

• Rival Sons - Sweet Life

Queen - Keep Yourself Alive

• The Police - Every Breath You Take

Reviews:

• Shergold Telstar Standard ST14

• Squier Sonic Series

Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

• Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Plain Top Inverness Green

• Funny Little Boxes Skeleton Key

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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 WorldMusicRadar 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.