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Robben Ford’s Slow Burn
Artist Features

Robben Ford’s Slow Burn

The legendary guitarist reflects on a 55-year career, his tribute to Jeff Beck and Alexander Dumble on the new Two Shades of Blue, and how chasing heroes he couldn’t copy led him to his own unmistakable voice.

Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook Comes Full Circle
Artist Features

Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook Comes Full Circle

The songwriter and guitarist discusses resurrecting the power-pop legends’ lost 1974 demos for the new Trixies, the art of composed guitar solos, and why he’s finally stepping forward as a player after 50 years.

Guitarist Andy Fairweather Low on Playing With Clapton, David Gilmour, and More

Guitarist Andy Fairweather Low on Playing With Clapton, David Gilmour, and More

The MVP sideman has spent his life playing with the stars, but he’s also a bandleader with a hit new album, The Invisible Bluesman. Fairweather Low also explains why Steve Cropper is his favorite guitarist.

Country-Rocker Keith Urban’s 6-String Finesse, Hidden in Plain Sight
Artist Features

Keith Urban’s 6-String Finesse, Hidden in Plain Sight

Throughout his over-30-year career, Keith Urban has been known more as a songwriter than a guitarist. Here, he shares about his new release, High, and sheds light on all that went into the path that led him to becoming one of today’s most celebrated country artists.

John Mayall’s Legacy of Great Guitarists
Artist Features

John Mayall’s Legacy of Great Guitarists

The father of British blues, who died this week at age 90, is remembered in testimonials from Robben Ford, Rick Vito, Coco Montoya, Buddy Whittington, Carolyn Wonderland, and others from his post-Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor years. Dan Forte also looks at Mayall’s compelling discography.

Folk-Rock Guitarist Richard Thompson Says Something New on Ship to Shore
Artist Features

Richard Thompson Says Something New on Ship to Shore

On his latest full-length, the English singer-songwriter reinforces his role as one of the 20th century’s greatest. Here, he muses on his musical roots, innovations, and rig essentials.

David Lindley: 1944—2023
Guitarists

David Lindley: 1944—2023

The great multi-instrumentalist, world music pioneer, and larger-than-life personality is warmly remembered by his friend, veteran music journalist and musician Dan Forte.