Julian Piper

Apr 7, 2024 | musicradar.com | Julian Piper

The late blues scholar, musician and writer Julian Piper interviewed Howlin' Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin back in 2006 for Guitarist magazine. Hubert reflected on his career with Wolf, his friendship with the Rolling Stones and the direct influence of Robert Johnson and Wolf's mentor Charlie Patton. Hubert passed away on 4 December 2011.

Apr 7, 2024 | flipboard.com | Julian Piper

Five musicians who hate Eric Clapton with a passion: “He’s a famous racist”At first glance, this hatred may seem a little unwarranted. Eric Clapton‘s work in music is almost unimaginably vast. Having been an integral cog in …

Aug 2, 2023 | acousticguitar.com | Joseph Skibell |Kenny Berkowitz |Julian Piper |Mark Small

By Mark SmallBy 2030, Baby Boomers (those born between 1945 and 1965) will all be 65 or older. For a huge number of them, guitar playing borders on obsession. Some became career musicians. Others, passionate about the guitar in their youth, pursued nonmusical careers but in their later years are returning to playing, determined to broaden their skills. Many others always wanted to play and are starting later in life.