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Brad Whitford Aerosmith in photo session at a hotel, Tokyo, September 19, 1990.

“My work was being compared to Jeff Beck, and they’re crediting Joe Perry. I was so upset. But people who actually listen can tell the difference”: Brad Whitford on the highs and lows of Aerosmith’s 50-year history, and his unique chemistry with Joe Perry

By Andrew Daly published 7 November 23

In an exclusive career-spanning interview, Whitford reflects on a tumultuous career in one of America’s great rock institutions, his frustrations at being labeled the rhythm player to Perry’s lead, and what stopped Aerosmith from following up their “piss-poor” final album

Brad Whitford (left) and Joe Perry perform onstage

“It's always rubbed me the wrong way when people put Brad down and refer to me as the lead guitarist... Some of the best solos in our catalog are ones Brad did”: Joe Perry says it’s time to stop calling Brad Whitford a rhythm guitarist

By Matt Parker published 12 October 23

Whitford played leads on some of the band’s biggest hits, but rarely gets acknowledged for it, reckons Perry

Brad Whitford and Steve Hunter onstage in the 1970s

“At first you fight, and you’re a little bit angry and then you get sad... but that solo is blistering”: Brad Whitford recalls the time Aeromith’s producer called in session pro Steve Hunter to replace his and Joe Perry’s lead lines

By Matt Parker published 9 October 23

The guitarist has discussed his feelings around Alice Cooper duo Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner’s involvement in selected tracks from Get Your Wings

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

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

The stage-played Ernie Ball Music Man EVH that Eddie Van Halen gave Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford is up for sale on Reverb

By Matt Owen published 13 July 22

The purple electric was gratefully received by the Aerosmith guitarist in the '90s, with Whitford using it extensively on tour up until 2017. Now it could be yours...

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

[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

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

Aerosmith's Joe Perry Announces New Solo Tour Dates

By Richard Bienstock published 9 October 18

The guitarist will hit the road with a band that includes Aerosmith's Brad Whitford and Extreme vocalist Gary Cherone.

Seven Questions with Aerosmith's Brad Whitford

By Randy Hayward published 21 August 17

Like many, many players from my generation, I would have to lay it all on the British Invasion—the Beatles, the Stones, everything in the early Sixties.

Slash Covers Jimi Hendrix at Surprise Show with Whitford/St. Holmes

By Christopher Scapelliti published 11 July 16

Brad Whitford and Derek St. Holmes Discuss Their 'Reunion'

By John Katic published 18 May 16

It's often said in music that you have your whole life to write your first album but only a year to make your sophomore album.

How Jeff Beck Twists the Blues Into Something Entirely New — Lesson

By Joe Perry, Brad Whitford published 12 October 15

Jimmy Page and Aerosmith in 1990 —Backstage Banter and "Train Kept A-Rollin'" —Video

By Damian Fanelli published 19 August 15

01. A shirtless Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith discuss the set list backstage at their August 18, 1990, Monsters of Rock show at Donington Park in England.

Gibson Custom Introduces Collector's Choice #26 1959 Les Paul "Whitford 'Burst" Guitar

By Guitar World Staff published 12 November 14

Aerosmith Streaming New Song, "Lover Alot"

By Josh Hart published 22 August 12

Aerosmith have just premiered a new song titled "Lover Alot" online. Stream the new track from America's rock band below.

New Joe Bonamassa Album Will Feature Aerosmith's Brad Whitford

By Damian Fanelli published 4 April 12

Joe Perry and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith Discuss 'Pump' in 1990 Guitar World Interview

By Richard J. Grula published 6 October 11