Back in 1990, Guitarist magazine caught up with The Who guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend, who was characteristically frank and revealing. Here, we look back at this classic interview.What originally influenced you to become a player and a writer?"My father had...
Sharon Isbin is a classical guitarist renowned for her virtuoso playing and innovative collaborations. Born in Minnesota, Isbin began playing guitar at the age of nine and went on to study at Yale University and the Juilliard School.She has released numerous albums...
There are artists that know how to put on a show. And then there's KISS. In a recent interview with Guitarist magazine, Tommy Thayer explained how his live showpiece stays on target:"Basically, you have a pyrotechnic shot that's attached to the back of the headstock...
Brittany Howard is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the vocalist and guitarist of Alabama Shakes.Born and raised in Alabama, Howard began playing guitar at a young age and was heavily influenced by her father's record collection, including artists...
Marnie Stern is an American indie rock guitarist best known for her intricate and tactile playing style and irregular songwriting.She has released several critically acclaimed albums, including "In Advance of the Broken Arm" and "This Is It and I Am It and You Are It...
. The vihuela, popular during the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy and Spain, fits directly into the evolutionary line and came in three varieties. The vihuela de penola was played with a pick, while the vihuela de arco was played with a bow. The vihuela de mano,...
This classic Guitarist interview from 1994 captured the guitar god in reflective mood for cover of the magazine's landmark 10th Anniversary Issue. From The Cradle, his follow-up to the Unplugged, was recorded and awaiting release, and that collection of blues covers...
John Petrucci grew up in King Park, Long Island, where he attended school with John Myung and Kevin Moore. He started learning guitar at a young age but temporarily gave up due to seeing his sister's dedication to learning the organ. However, he became inspired by...
Back in 2009, Guitarist magazine published a huge tribute feature to Les Paul, who died on 12 August that year. Spanning his early life, musical and technical achievements, it explored the legacy left by The Wizard Of Waukesha.Les was 93 years old when the interview...
Paul Gilbert, a renowned guitarist, gained recognition through his band Mr. Big, whose successful record elevated his status in the rock music world. At the age of 17, Paul astounded the guitar community as the fastest player in the world while in the band Racer X. He...