Back in May of 1989 I interviewed British guitarist John Sykes while he was promoting the debut album by his new band, Blue Murder.
Category: guitar heroes
A six-string salute to Vancouver: archival interviews with 10 of the city’s top guitarists
By Steve Newton I believe the guy in the above photo is playing an F barre chord. I can play an F barre chord, too, but you might not want to hear it. My limited abilities on guitar not withstanding, it's far and away the musical instrument I enjoy hearing the most. And I also … Continue reading A six-string salute to Vancouver: archival interviews with 10 of the city’s top guitarists
Controversial blog post about controversial Rory Gallagher statue in Belfast creates controversy
Two days ago I posted a blog here about the unveiling of a statue of Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher outside Belfast's Ulster Hall.
Controversial statue of Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast, but where’s the Strat?
Just found out that a bronze statue of guitar legend Rory Gallagher was unveiled outside of Belfast's Ulster Hall last Saturday (January 4).
Jeff Healey’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Canadian guitarist Jeff Healey was an incredible player who deserves to be ranked up there with the finest pickers of all time.
Joe Satriani says that as a producer, mixer, and engineer, Mike Fraser just makes it happen
Mike Fraser has worked on a lot of records over the years, but the one artist he keeps coming back to is Bay Area guitar hero Joe Satriani.
Jeff Beck’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Jeff Beck is my favourite rock guitarist of all time. He squeezed more beauty out of six strings than anyone else I can think of.
Word-for-word with Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers: the complete interview, July 10, 1992
I've interviewed hundreds of musicians over the years, but Dickey Betts stands out as one of my fave rock legends to chat with.
Word-for-word with Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers: the complete interview, July 18, 1991
I've interviewed Dickey Betts four times. He's one of the most thoughtful and interesting guitarists I've had the pleasure of chatting with.
Word-for-word with Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers: the complete interview, October 20, 1994
This is my first Warren Haynes interview, which I did when the Allman Brothers were touring behind the Where It All Begins album.
Gary Moore’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
By Steve Newton It was a tough call picking "The Loner" over "Parisienne Walkways" for the #1 spot, but "The Loner" is just a little bit more Moore. 20. "Wishing Well" (Corridors of Power, 1982) 19. "Ball and Chain" (Scars, 2002) 18. "Cold Day in Hell" (After Hours, 1992) 17. "Empty Rooms" (Victims of the … Continue reading Gary Moore’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Virtual screening of The Humbler–Danny Gatton helps support the family of “the world’s greatest unknown guitarist”
If you're a diehard follower of Danny Gatton--or just a big fan of amazing guitar playing--then there's a virtual screening going on right now that you should be aware of.
Back Door Slam’s Davy Knowles says that Rory Gallagher is his absolute idol
"It's funny, 'cause I heard somewhere that [Rory Gallagher] sold 40 million records, but still he doesn't get the recognition. He's like a player's player, I suppose."