Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Brian May and Others Play "Smoke on the...
It was 26 years ago this week that one of the greatest guitar hero gatherings of all time got under way. The occasion was a remake of the 1972 Deep Purple hit “Smoke on the Water” that featured some of...
View ArticleStevie Ray Vaughan's "Rude Mood" Played on Piano — Video
We've already seen Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" played on a sax ... why not Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Rude Mood" played on piano?Below, you can check out Joe Jeremiah's mesmerizing piano version of...
View ArticleQueen, Tony Iommi and Roger Daltrey Perform "I Want It All" in 1992 — Video
We thought we'd drop in on Queen—Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor—who hosted the star-studded Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert on April 20, 1992.Hey, why not?The show, which was witnessed by a...
View ArticleJerry Lewis Rocks (and Rolls) in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby'— Video
I'm betting this is the most awesomely stupid guitar video you'll see today.It's a scene from a 1958 comedy called Rock-A-Bye Baby, which stars Jerry Lewis as Clayton Poole, a small-town TV repairman...
View ArticleAndy Summers Releases New Album, 'Metal Dog,' and DVD, 'Can’t Stand Losing You'
Guitarist, songwriter, photographer and filmmaker Andy Summers—formerly of the Police—will release his latest solo music project, Metal Dog, July 14.Metal Dog is Summers’ new instrumental collection—a...
View ArticleBedell Guitars Presents: Louisa Wendorff
Louisa Wendorff has been singing since she was seven years old. In June of 2014 she released Arrow, which climbed to #2 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart, and #1 on Billboard’s HeatSeekers...
View ArticleOwl Delivers the Acoustic "Alive"— Exclusive Song Premiere
Check out this bonus acoustic track of Owl’s “Alive.”A bit groovy. A bit mysterious. And more than a bit awesome. This stripped down version of what is obviously a heavy song incorporates strings,...
View ArticleAndy Summers' Top 10 Guitar Moments with The Police
As a result of their world-conquering commercial success, it's easy to consider the Police—Sting,Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland—mere "hit makers."But stopping there would undermine a truly...
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Fishman Announces Fluence Modern 8-String Humbucker Pickup
As an addition to their Fluence line of Multi-Voice pickups, Fishman has announced the Fluence Modern 8-String Humbucker Pickup. Like all Fluence pickups, the new Modern Humbucker 8-String pickups have...
View ArticleStevie T Premieres "Djenstrumental" Playthrough Video — Exclusive
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Djenstrumental," a new song by guitarist, solo artist, bespectacled metalist and YouTube personality named Steve Terreberry—better known as...
View ArticleW.A.S.P. Announce New Album, 'Golgotha'
Legendary LA metal band W.A.S.P. have announced Golgotha, their first new studio album in six years.The album, which is set to be released October 2 via Napalm Records, is available for pre-order right...
View Article2016 Guitar World Buyer's Guide: Photos and Behind-the-Scenes Video
After many years of shooting our annual Buyer’s Guide in California’s sun-drenched warm weather, under beautiful blue skies and on idyllic sand beaches, my photo director, Jimmy Hubbard, decided to...
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JamPlay with Kenny Ray: Enhancing Blues Progressions with Seventh and "Jimi...
Kenny "Blue" Ray is a life-long blues musician who has played with greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughan. Kenny also is a JamPlay instructor who teaches live and pre-recorded classes on blues guitar.In...
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In Deep with Early Blues Masters John Lee Hooker and Lightnin' Hopkins — Video
The blues is ripe for endless and constant reinvention. Through the decades, it has developed in many different incarnations. These include plantation field hollers; the acoustic guitar playing and...
View ArticleChristina Holmes Shares "Give a Little Bit More"— Exclusive Song Premiere
Here’s a feel good, get your butt moving song by Rhode Island artist Christina Holmes called “Give A Little Bit More.”The song appears on her new mixtape song EP collection called Take a Chance.It’s...
View ArticleTen Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs for Summer
It’s summer! Yahoo!!!Time for sitting on the porch and strumming a tune or two, or three, or ten!This is not a “best of” list, just a collection of great, easy to play songs that’ll put a smile on your...
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Giveaway: Enter to Win a Bedell Earthsong Orchestra Acoustic Guitar
We're so excited to give you an opportunity to enter to win this beautiful guitar from Bedell.The Bedell Earthsong Orchestra proves it is possible to create a guitar with incredible tone while honoring...
View ArticleWarren Haynes Delivers Brilliant Album ‘Ashes and Dust’ — Exclusive Interview
When I think of Warren Haynes, singer/songwriter is not what comes to mind.Until now that is. Because surprisingly, Haynes is not just a killer guitarist, he can write and deliver a mean story-telling...
View ArticleKids Cover "Sober" by Tool — Video
Below, check out a cover of Tool's "Sober" by a group of kids—ages 2 to 16—involved with the O'Keefe Music Foundation.To be more specific, the kids include: Lead guitar, Ben Swift, 14 | drums, Madison...
View ArticleCharlie Hunter on Discovering His Rhythm and His New Trio Album, ‘Let the...
To describe Charlie Hunter as a virtuoso guitarist is to ignore what makes him such an inspiring musician.Sure, he showcases an awesome technical facility on his seven-string guitar/bass...
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