Phil Weller

Manchester

Freelance Writer at Guitar Player

Freelance Journalist at Future

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“I loved his playing, I loved his presence.” Martin Barre on the guitarist that put the fire into his “Locomotive Breath” solo

1 day ago | guitarplayer.com | Phil Weller

For a guitarist adored by a score of rock royalty's most prolific figures, Leslie West has rarely been recognized to the same extent as those in his fan club. Eddie Van Halen loved the guitarist so much that he invited him to jam a Mountain song. Afterward, West said Eddie knew the tune better than he did. Even "Hot for Teacher" shows evidence of West's influence.
“I loved his playing, I loved his presence.” Martin Barre on the guitarist that put the fire into his “Locomotive Breath” solo

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Phil Weller

“I loved his playing, I loved his presence.” Martin Barre on the guitarist that put the fire into his “Locomotive Breath” soloFor a guitarist adored by a score of rock royalty's most prolific figures, Leslie West has rarely been recognized to the same extent as those in his …
"For most guitarists, the idea of spending this kind of money on a pick is pretty bonkers.” How a $35 guitar pick made fans out of John Mayer and Billy Strings

1 day ago | guitarplayer.com | Phil Weller

Not many guitar players put aside a sizable budget for guitar picks, but the $35 BlueChip pick, now considered “the gold standard of high-end picks,” saved its creators from financial ruin and has been reshaping the industry ever since. It's convincing some player to reassess their budgets.
"For most guitarists, the idea of spending this kind of money on a pick is pretty bonkers.” How a $35 guitar pick made fans out of John Mayer and Billy Strings | Flipboard

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Phil Weller

4 hours agoBenson Boone Nails Signature Backflip Off Jimmy Fallon’s Desk, Fallon? Not So MuchThe "Tonight Show" host did a prat fall back flop in the jokey cold open to Wednesday night's (June 4) show. Like David Lee Roth’s drum riser leaps or …14 hours agoWhy John Mayer and Billy Strings Use These $35 Guitar PicksBlueChip's $35 guitar picks made of aerospace-grade material are favored by stars like John Mayer.
“I only asked them to play on my album because the record company thought a few well-known names would be a good selling point”: Snowy White tells the story of his 1994 collaboration with Gary Moore and David Gilmour

1 day ago | guitarworld.com | Phil Weller |Joe Matera

Snowy White is best known for the two albums he made with Thin Lizzy in the early ‘80s, Chinatown and Renegade. He also wrote himself into Pink Floyd folklore by participating in an Animals sessions – and the band’s live album, Is There Anybody Out There? A host of solo albums soon followed, and by 1994 he was readying his sixth LP, Highway to the Sun. It's notable for its impressive cast of co-guitarists, with David Gilmour and Thin Lizzy alumni Gary Moore taking guest spots.
“I only asked them to play on my album because the record company thought a few well-known names would be a good selling point”: Snowy White tells the story of his 1994 collaboration with Gary Moore and David Gilmour | Flipboard

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Phil Weller

“I’d met Leslie West, and like a lot of guitar players, you couldn’t meet Leslie West and come out unscathed”: Martin Barre explains how the Mountain man influenced his most iconic solo on Jethro Tull’s AqualungMartin Barre might protest that he is “not and never will be a guitar hero”, but he’s certainly looked and sounded like one at numerous points in his …
Rory Gallagher’s ‘Frankenstein’ Strat – gifted to its current owner by U2 – sells at auction for over $50K

1 day ago | msn.com | Phil Weller

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“I said, ‘I want to riff through all of my favorite guitarists - doing Jimi Hendrix behind the head, Pete Townshend’s windmill, the Eddie Van Halen hammer thing”: Michael J. Fox and others discuss the Back to the Future guitar - and a clue to its identity

1 day ago | guitarworld.com | Phil Weller

Gibson Films has shared a first glimpse into its Lost to the Future documentary as the stars of the 1985 blockbuster smash Back to the Future come together to hunt down its iconic Cherry Red ES-345. Earlier this week, Gibson announced it was undertaking a worldwide search for the electric guitar rented from Norman's Rare Guitars for use in the film's influential Johnny B. Goode scene.
Michael J. Fox and others discuss the Back to the Future guitar - and a clue to its identity

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Phil Weller

Generate Key TakeawaysWhen you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty ImagesGibson Films has shared a first glimpse into its Lost to the Future documentary as the stars of the 1985 blockbuster smash Back to the Future come together to hunt down its iconic Cherry Red ES-345.
“It’s a preamp, but it’s got the biggest distortion I’ve ever heard”: Fontaines D.C.'s Carlos O'Connell reveals the secret weapon on his pedalboard - a plain box with one knob and oodles of gain | Guitar World

1 day ago | guitarworld.com | Phil Weller

In recent years, Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. have gone from hardy, post-punk upstarts playing clubs to festival headliners, enjoying huge success on both sides of the Atlantic. In a fresh rig rundown, guitarist Carlos O'Connell has revealed how an unassuming spring reverb is his secret weapon throughout that life-changing period.

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