Paul Weller: “People should check out some of my bass playing on that first solo album” By Nick Wells published 7 June 23 The former Jam frontman lifts the lid on his bass playing career saying: “I’ve written some great bass parts”
Bruce Foxton: “We once butchered some Rickenbackers, putting in P-Bass pickups to make it sound like a Precision. But all it did was screw up a lovely guitar” By Henry Yates published 7 March 23 The former Jam bassist checks in to discuss his tonal experiments, writing with Paul Weller and why the Beatles can't sue him for the Start! bassline
How The Jam's Town Called Malice turned a cheeky Motown steal into a bona fide bass classic By Tom Poak published 17 February 23 Bruce Foxton on destroying Rickenbackers and the band's history of borrowing bass parts – plus, how to play Town Called Malice
Iron Maidens Nita Strauss and Courtney Cox Play Iron Maiden's "The Trooper" — Video By Damian Fanelli published 6 August 15
Iron Maidens with Nita Strauss Play "The Trooper" and "Die with Your Boots On" — Video By Damian Fanelli published 23 December 14
Iron Maidens' Nita Strauss and Courtney Cox Shred at NAMM Show — Video By Damian Fanelli published 17 December 14 Consider this one a blast from the past. Although we shared this video earlier this year (as part of another story), we've decided to break it into its own mini-feature this afternoon.
Watch Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper's New Guitarist, Shred with Courtney Cox — Video By Damian Fanelli published 20 June 14 Guitarist Nita Strauss has joined the Alice Cooper band. Strauss, who made her name with the Iron Maidens, Femme Fatale and LA Kiss, takes the place of Orianthi in the band.
Roland Debuts Micro CUBE GX Guitar Amplifier By Guitar World Staff published 2 July 13 Roland has announced the Micro Cube GX Guitar Amplifier, a miniature powerhouse that sets a new performance standard in ultra-compact, battery-powered amplification.
The Jam's Paul Weller Gets 'Back In the Room' with Bruce Foxton By Damian Fanelli published 31 October 12
Interview: Paul Weller Discusses Danelectros, Rickenbackers and His New Album, 'Sonik Kicks' By Damian Fanelli published 10 March 12
Paul Weller Debuts NSFW Music Video for "Dragonfly" By Damian Fanelli published 7 March 12 Paul Weller has debuted the music video for his new single, "Dragonfly," over at NME.com.
Paul Weller to Release New Album, 'Sonik Kicks,' in March; New Song Streaming Now By Damian Fanelli published 25 November 11