October 2003
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ALEX SKOLNICK
Jazz Box Paradox
The former lead guitarist for heavy metal thrashers Testament talks about his musical history, choice of instruments, and his 180-degree stylistic...
September 2003
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NEIL GIRALDO
Guitarist, Producer, Partner
The Cleveland native paid his dues on the Midwest circuit before nearly hitting the big time with Rick Derringer. Then came...
August 2003
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BRUCE HALL
A Quarter-Century with REO Speedwagon
We catch up with the Champaign native who, 25 years ago, jumped at the chance to play with with...
July 2003
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TOMMY SHAW
Styx strikes back!
An update as the veteran group (FYI, they’re a classic rock band!) heads into a summer tour in support of its...
June 2003
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CHIP TAYLOR
From the Troggs to Texas As a songwriter, his greatest success story is “Wild Thing,” one of the most covered songs of all...
May 2003
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HENRY GROSS
Open Henry Gross’ latest album is an amazing mix of pop, rock, country, and ballads. Those who remember him for nothing more than...
April 2003
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STEVE HOWE
More Midnight Musings We go on the record again, talking about the guitarist’s non-stop efforts and solo projects, including his latest, Skyline. By...
March 2003
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Good Try!
Bond Electra-glide and Messenger guitars Two stories about noble technological innovations that didn’t change the world in any way! By Michael Wright
Braxton Schuffert
Mentor...
February 2003
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Imperial and Galanti Guitars
Mama's Got a Squeezebox The popularity of the accordion helped guitars to become ubiquitous when babyboomers made them their instrument of...
January 2003
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Harmony Guitars
End of the Depression By the late ’30s, America’s guitar manufacturers had emerged from the shadow of anonymity of the early 20th century...