Dickey Betts, renowned guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80, leaving a legacy of iconic music and innovative guitar work.
Betts’ contributions to So… Read More
According to Joe Satriani, electric guitars with all-maple necks, like the classic Fender Stratocasters and Fender Telecasters, just aren’t the perfect option in his eyes.
We just n… Read More
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keybo… Read More
Guitar legend and former Dire Straits frontman and leader Mark Knopfler reflected on his current guitar skills, admitting that they have “deteriorated a little bit.”
At this p… Read More
Although one of the greatest living encyclopedias of blues and a guitar virtuoso in the genre himself, Joe Bonamassa admits that there’s one technique that he’s not particularly… Read More
As it turns out, Noel Gallagher once deliberately wiped off Peter Green’s signature from an old Gibson Les Paul, which was previously owned by the blues legend.
The former Oasis gui… Read More
Blues rock master Joe Bonamassa discussed Eddie Van Halen’s legendary “brown sound” and theorized on how he actually got it.
Although one of the most discussed things ab… Read More
Although admitting that it’s impressive to play fast and have absolute control over your instrument, The Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson says that you shouldn’t care too muc… Read More
Blues rock guitar virtuoso Orianthi wanted to create something special to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional musician. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based Orianthi entered… Read More
Orianthi Releases 'First Time Blues' Feat. Joe Bonamassa Platinum-selling recording artist and ripping guitarist Orianthi partners with blues-rock icon Joe Bonamassa on her new single "First… Read More
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keybo… Read More
Joe Bonamassa Announces 'Blues Deluxe Tour' As he readies himself for his upcoming U.S. Spring Tour, kicking off in Louisville, KY next week, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and un… Read More
Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces New Album 'Heavy Soul' And Shares New Single Joanne Shaw Taylor, the chart-topping British blues-rock guitarist, is set to enchant the music world with her lates… Read More
Joe Bonamassa And Peter Frampton Team Up On 'Four Day Creep' Renowned blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa and Grammy-winning legend Peter Frampton have teamed up to release a powerful new ver… Read More
Bass legend Carmine Rojas discussed his work with Joe Bonamassa, explaining some of the most important things that are required for working with the blues guitarist.
Well known for his ex… Read More
Considering your background as a semi-retired orthopaedic surgeon, how do you find the intersection between the fields of medicine and music to have overlapping commonalities, if any?
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Modern blues rock maestro Joe Bonamassa reflected on Metallica’s lead guitarist Kirk Hammett owning the legendary “Greeny” Gibson Les Paul.
Since this guitar was origina… Read More
Guitar legend Joe Bonamassa reflected on some of the biggest problems regarding the vintage guitar market, explaining how scammers are everywhere and are incredibly skilled in selling fake s… Read More
Although known for being one of the torch bearers of the classic old-school blues-rock music, Joe Bonamassa has a somewhat unexpected favorite among Boss distortion pedals.
Of course, the… Read More
When it comes to finding the best electric guitar for a singer-songwriter, there are a few key factors to consider. You want an instrument that not only sounds great but also feels comfortab… Read More
Award-winning South African Blues-Rock guitarist Dan Patlansky broadcasts new album ‘Movin’ On’, new single ‘Who I Am’ and April 2024 UK headline tour which is… Read More
Modern shred guitar legend Nita Strauss reflected on the works of Jimmy Page and pointed out how his musicianship was different compared to what we expect to hear today.
For a long time… Read More
With his specific shade of blues rock, blending old-school blues and rock, as well as his virtuosic approach to these classic genres, Joe Bonamassa has a few solos in mind that all guitar pl… Read More
Eric Clapton had by no means been on stage with the Allman Brothers previous to 2009.
“Folks could discover that arduous to imagine, but it surely had by no means occurred,”… Read More
According to modern blues rock (or, shall we say, “blues-based“) guitar legend Joe Bonamassa, you shouldn’t pay too much attention to what people are saying. Instead, as he… Read More
Photo: Courtesy of Gibson Epiphone Releases New Joe Bonamassa Signature 1963 SG Custom Guitar Epiphone in partnership with world-famous blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa launches the Joe Bonams… Read More
Kirk Fletcher stroke news, which is currently spreading in online resources, has left his admirers in a shocking and saddening state.
Kirk Fletcher, a renowned personality in blues music, wa… Read More
Photo: Allan JonesCelebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce tw… Read More
As Kim Thayil of Soundgarden explained, there’s one important aspect of Jimmy Page’s and Jimi Hendrix’s playing that some guitar lovers may overlook. Reflecting on the guit… Read More
Photo: Martin BrissonPsychedelic Montreal four-piece rock and roll band, The Damn Truth, are pleased to announce their brand-new single “I Just Gotta Let You Know,” released Fri… Read More
There is remarkable variety in the guitar speaker market, which is excellent, but choosing what’s best for you can be quite tricky. In this KGR review, we list 7 of the best guitar spe… Read More
Photo: Stacie HuckebaAfter almost a year since the release of her last album “Nobody’s Fool”, the #1 selling blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor launches her electrifying n… Read More
Joe Bonamassa has set himself apart as one of the best blues guitarists of all time. He started applying the guitar at 4, and by the time he turned 6, he had mastered how to play chords. At… Read More
Legendary guitar virtuoso Jason Becker, who lost most of his motor functions due to Lou Gehrig’s disease (or ALS), was interviewed by Guitar World recently to discuss his approach to s… Read More
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In a thrilling celebration of his 20-year milestone since the release of his best-selling album Blues Deluxe, renowned blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa is set to release… Read More
The Boss Blues Driver BD-2 pedal is one of the best overdrive ever made, review, specs, characteristics and our opinion of this great affordable guitar effect.
Let’s talk about the… Read More
While looking back at his career, Glenn Hughes recalled talking to Eddie Van Halen and finding out that he was considered for Van Halen but the band eventually passed on this decision. The f… Read More
To point out how the essence of one’s tone lies in their hands, Steve Lukather explained that there’s no magic piece of gear that will make any guitar player better. The Toto gui… Read More
Rich Robinson, the guitarist and the founding member of the American rock band The Black Crowes, recently sat down with Guitar World to discuss guitar players who shaped his sound. And, amon… Read More
Photo: Marty MoffattSinger, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols announces his next single “Easy Come, Easy Go” with an accompanying live video… Read More
Myles Kennedy, known as the guitarist and frontman of Alter Bridge and the singer of Slash’s band The Conspirators, looked back on some of the guitar players that impacted his work the… Read More
Photo: Marty MoffattFresh off a European and UK tour supporting The Winery Dogs, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson Guitar brand ambassador Jared James Nichols is pleased to announce… Read More