Guitar Player - October 2016
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The legendary Mr. Big and Racer X shredder talks about his new, less shreddy approach, how not to suck at slide, why it’s good to have low expectations, and what it’s like making music that other people can actually play for a change. Plus: in-depth interviews with blues boss Mike Eldred, the Monkees (yes, those Monkees), and solo ace Laurence Juber; quick hits from Guthrie Trapp, Jim Campilongo, and Steve Hunter; a breakdown of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” riff; a roundup of kickass new amps; reviews of new gear from PRS, Ernie Ball Music Man, Kendrick, and Pigtronix (and others); lessons you can use; and much more!
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GOING BIG
Josh Smith's band grows a larger horn section. The result is his big-band extravaganza Bird of Passage.
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
Joe Ely shares highlights from his rockabilly career and recalls his former Lubbock, Texas, neighbor: Buddy Holly.
SOME KIND OF MONSTER
Kirk Hammett set out to write background music. Instead, he created the four horror movie-themed guitar instrumentals that his debut solo effort, Portals.
LIVING ON THE EDGE
WRITTEN AND RECORDED PIECEMEAL ON DAYS OFF BETWEEN GIGS, CLOSE TO THE EDGE COALESCED INTO A PROG-ROCK MASTERPIECE. ON THE ALBUM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY, STEVE HOWE REVEALS HOW YES CREATED THEIR GREATEST TRIUMPH.
AND THEN THERE WERE THREE
Following a 13-year hiatus, Porcupine Tree regroup with one less member and a broader musical palette. Steven Wilson explains why this is a new beginning for the progressive-rock group or maybe the end of the road.
The LAST of the SINGING COWBOYS
He tutored under Woody Guthrie and influenced a young Bob Dylan. Now 90, folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliott reflects on his role in the postwar folk revival and a life spent making music.
KING of the ROW
With more than 700 albums to his credit - including his Dean DeLeo project, Trip the Witch Nashville session ace Tom Bukovac is one of the world's busiest guitarists. Here he shares the guitars behind Music Row's biggest records.
PHIL JONES BASS
Nanobass X4 digital amp
Let It Rub
Trey Anastasio on using "rubs" to open up standard tuning.
How I Wrote..."Close My Eyes Forever"
Lita Ford looks back at her badass signature 1989 power ballad.
