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Bob Mould plays a gray Strat onstage at an outdoor gig. He wears a black T-shirt and glasses, and there is a Blackstar head in the background.
Bob Mould on the rise and fall of Hüsker Dü, and what changed when he swapped his Ibanez Rocket Roll for a Strat

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

In a rare interview, the Hüsker Dü and Sugar mastermind walks us through his entire career, right on up to his brand-new “give the people what they want” record, Here We Go Crazy

Guitarists
Bob Mould plays The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on a stage lit in blue.
From Hüsker Dü’s “fighter jets” to Sugar’s “sheets” of guitar, how Bob Mould built his wall of sound

By Andrew Daly Published

With his trusty Fender Strat in hand and at a young 64, Bob Mould is an evergreen icon of alt and indie guitar – and he’s back with a new solo album

Guitarists
Hüsker Dü play live in the mid '80s, with Bob Mould playing a Flying V and wearing a pink and gray plaid shirt.
Bob Mould on myth vs reality and the making of Hüsker Dü’s New Day Rising

By Jon Weiderhorn Published

Tension? What tension? New Day Rising found Hüsker Dü's creativity surging, setting the table for Flip Your Wig. But is it as influential as people say is? Mould is not so sure

Guitarists
Jason Narducy (right) performs onstage with Verböten
Jason Narducy on inspiring Dave Grohl, getting R.E.M. cover tips from Peter Buck – and being Bob Mould’s bassist

By Andrew Daly Published

Starting his punk band Verböten at 11 with a “terrible” SG copy, the modest guitar hero (and Bob Mould bassist) remains in demand with his eternal passion, attention to detail and love of living room shows

Guitarists
Bob Mould and his pedalboard
Bob Mould’s pedalboard: what the influential Hüsker Dü and Sugar guitarist sees when he looks down – and why a good compressor is so integral to his rig

By Amit Sharma Published

Join the alt-rock icon as he offers a tour of the 'board that "covers the foundation" of his guitar tone

Pedalboards
Joey Santiago, Robert Smith, Johnny Marr and Peter Buck
22 guitar heroes who shaped the sound of '80s indie and alternative rock

By Andrew Daly Last updated

The '80s proved to be a pivotal and eclectic time for the electric guitar – one defined by its role in coaxing new sounds from the instrument. From The Smiths and The Cure to Pixies and R.E.M., here are some of the era’s biggest guitar stars

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From searing punk protests to two-hand tapping Zelda covers: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche Published

Treat your ears to some great new offerings from Bob Mould, Machine Gun Kelly, Celisse, Currents and more

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Bob Mould Announces New Signature Distortion Pedal with Tym Guitars

By Richard Bienstock Published

The singer and guitarist’s forthcoming album, ‘Sunshine Rock,’ is due February 8.

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Bob Mould Announces New Album, 'Sunshine Rock,' Shares Title Track

By Richard Bienstock Published

The singer and guitarist will also be embarking on a North American and European tour.

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Bob Mould (Husker Du, Sugar) Unveils New 'Tym Sky Patch' Distortion Pedal

By Guitar World Staff Published

Ex-Husker Du and Sugar guitarist has collaboratedwith Australia's Tym Guitars on a new signature distortion pedal.

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