Duane Eddy: 1938-2024
George Harrison leaned forward, his eyes getting bigger. “You know, when Duane hits that low E, it’s still only an E,” he emphasized. “But...
Fretprints: The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street
Exile on Main Street is an album of enigma and mystery, a travelog through arcane (but familiar) soundscapes, and strong artistic statement. Considered the...
Pop ’N Hiss: Robin Trower’s Bridge of Sighs
High on any list of ’70s guitar-rock albums is Robin Trower’s six-string masterpiece, Bridge of Sighs. 2024 marks 50 years since its arrival.
Rising to...
Gerald Weber
Gerald Weber, who built guitar amplifiers under the Kendrick brand and was a longtime contributor to Vintage Guitar, died at his home April 17...
Bobby Koefer
Bobby Koefer, a revered steel-guitar player and early proponent of Fender musical instruments, died March 16 in Bend, Oregon, following a brief illness. He...
Seth Lee Jones
Seth Lee Jones is an Oklahoma guitar powerhouse. Not only does he build his own solidbodies and acoustics, but he’s a formidable performer. His...
Richard Thompson
A living legend of folk-rock, Richard Thompson has been earning fans and rave reviews as a solo artist for more than 40 years –...
Jesse Dayton
Road-weary but ecstatic after a successful album and tour with Samantha Fish (VG, March ’23), Jesse Dayton is riding a wave with The Hard...
Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell’s newest album, Orchestras, is a double set that pairs the guitarist and his seasoned trio with both the Brussels Symphony and the...
John Pisano
John Pisano, doyen of the Los Angeles jazz guitar scene, passed away at his home May 2, at the age of 93. During a...