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Watch Brad Whitford go through his enviable guitar collection – including a ‘58 Les Paul hand-delivered by Tom Murphy – in Gibson TV’s The Collection

By Matt Owen published 4 January 23

The Aerosmith icon discusses some of his favorite guitars, and reveals how witnessing Jimmy Page at the peak of his powers encouraged him to embark on a life-long love affair with the Les Paul

10 power ballads that are easy to play on guitar

By Laura B. Whitmore published 11 November 22

Pick up a six-string and maybe even a box of tissues: these epic, heartstring-pulling numbers are surprisingly simple to play

Man wearing headphones playing air guitar

The top 10 air guitar songs of all time

By Guitar World Staff published 11 November 22

From Free Bird’s iconic guitar solo to the legendary licks of Layla, here are the best tracks to “play” when you’re without your axe but fancy an impromptu practice session

Watch Aerosmith return for their first show since the pandemic

By Matt Owen last updated 7 September 22

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and co hit the stage for the first time since February 2020 ahead of their Las Vegas residency later this year

Joe Perry says Aerosmith didn’t like their debut album: “God, I wish my guitar sounded better”

By Matt Owen published 5 July 22

The Aerosmith axeman also revealed he recently found the original amp he used to track the album, and divulged plans to bring it out of hibernation in the near future

(from left) Tom Hamilton, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California

Aerosmith announce 2022 Las Vegas residency dates

By Jackson Maxwell published 23 March 22

The shows – which would be the rock institution's first since February 2020 – will run from mid-June through mid-December

Listen To Whitford photobook front cover

New Brad Whitford photobook, Listen To Whitford, announced

By Matt Owen published 1 September 21

The collection will feature over 300 pages of unseen snaps from Ross Halfin, as well as contributions by Kirk Hammett, Dean DeLeo and Dave Navarro

Robert Fripp and Toyah Wilcox take it up a level with a high-octane cover of Aerosmith’s Love in An Elevator

By James Turner published 28 June 21

The couple continued their Sunday Lunch series of covers with a rip-roaring rendition of the Aerosmith classic

[L-R] Brad Whitford and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith

Brad Whitford has his doubts that Aerosmith will ever perform again: “Age is becoming a real factor”

By Sam Roche published 7 June 21

The veteran guitarist discusses the prospect of future Aerosmith shows in conversation with Joe Bonamassa

Watch Billy Gibbons and Steven Tyler team up for a blazing cover of Fleetwood Mac's Oh Well

By Sam Roche published 6 May 21

The ZZ Top and Aerosmith frontmen's performance is taken from the Mick Fleetwood & Friends tribute concert in February 2020

[L-R] Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry to take part in virtual Wayne's World reunion

By Sam Roche published 7 December 20

They'll join other cast members of the cult classic as part of Josh Gad's Reunited Apart YouTube series

3 guitar tricks you can learn from Joe Perry

How to play guitar like Joe Perry

By Jonny Scaramanga, Richard Bienstock and Chris Bird published 11 June 20

Get back in the saddle with this primer on the Aerosmith icon's instinctive and effortlessly cool playing style

John Notto of Dirty Honey performs at St. Andrews Hall on February 10, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan

Dirty Honey's John Notto: "I was never going to be a jazzer… or a teacher. No backups! Victory or death!"

By Brad Angle published 27 February 20

How the classic-rockers became the first unsigned band to reach number 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs Chart

Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford loves John Mayer's PRS Silver Sky: "I could literally play the whole show with it if I wanted to"

By Richard Bienstock published 18 February 20

"It’s Strat-like in its sound, but it’s not a Strat," he says

Dear Guitar Hero: Danny Johnson discusses his time with Alcatrazz, Aerosmith, Steppenwolf, Alice Cooper and more

By Joe Lalaina published 18 November 19

Danny Johnson has more amazing rock 'n' roll stories than just about anyone in the business. Read some of them here

Gibson Unveils Joe Perry Gold Rush Les Paul Axcess

By Richard Bienstock published 24 May 19

New collaboration boasts a single pickup, two-point spring tremolo system.

Watch Steven Tyler and Marilyn Manson Join Hollywood Vampires Onstage in Los Angeles

By Richard Bienstock published 13 May 19

The singers guested on “Train Kept A-Rollin’ ” and “I’m Eighteen,” respectively.

The Secrets Behind Joe Perry's Guitar Tone on Aerosmith's Walk This Way

By Chris Gill published 11 April 19

Aerosmith’s mid-Seventies albums are virtual encyclopedias of awesome hard rock guitar tones. Learn how Joe Perry got his on their iconic hit, "Walk This Way."

Watch Aerosmith Rehearse for Upcoming Las Vegas Residency

By Richard Bienstock published 5 April 19

The band’s ‘Deuces Are Wild’ run of shows opens at the Park Theater on April 6.

Watch Jeff Beck and Steven Tyler Play "Train Kept A-Rollin"

By Guitar World Staff published 26 March 19

Jeff Beck gets a little help from a famous friend at his 50th anniversary show.

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