Keith Richards and Eric Clapton worshipped her solos, and Elvis idolized her sound: how Sister Rosetta Tharpe became an electric guitar trailblazer

Devin Townsend says the Beatles would have used digital guitar gear: “How can you imagine for a second that they wouldn’t have utilized it?” | Eddie Van Halen's guitar rig rises again and a Seattle supergroup returns: this week's essential guitar tracks | Flea names his least favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers album – and says he wants to re-record it Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version June 30, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Stories Devin Townsend says the Beatles would have used digital guitar gear: "How can you imagine for a second that they wouldn't have utilized it?" In his latest defence of digital gear, the metal maestro suggested the Fab Four would have been fans of such tech had it been available to them in their prime Eddie Van Halen's guitar rig rises again and a Seattle supergroup returns: this week's essential guitar tracks Fresh cuts from Mammoth WVH, 3rd Secret, Becca Mancari feat. Brittany Howard, Ariel Posen, Ola Englund, L.S. Dunes… and loads more! Flea names his least favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers album – and says he wants to re-record it The RHCP bass icon revealed he has tried to convince the band to take another crack at it, but "can never talk anyone into it" Features Keith Richards and Eric Clapton worshipped her solos, and Elvis idolized her sound: how Sister Rosetta Tharpe became an electric guitar trailblazer The story of the Gibson-toting guitarist who lit the fire on a six-string revolution that paved the way for rock 'n' roll This unassuming guitar teacher's epic America's Got Talent audition went viral. Here's how he landed – and nailed – the gig of a lifetime John Wines, aka Old Grey Guitarist, has over 1m followers on TikTok and blew audiences away with his Brian May and Eddie Van Halen-channeling audition. He tells us how he put together the perfect rock-guitar showcase, and the secret to bossing the electric guitar's greatest solos on social media From Guitar Player "Nobody can be the best guitar player. There's no such thing": mind-blowing guitarist Harvey Mandel riffs with 'GP' on his music, guitar technique and a certain player by the name of Eddie Van Halen Fifty-five years since his solo bow, "The Sustain King" shows no sign of slowing down on his latest, Who's Calling "Being an engineer for Pink Floyd was arguably the biggest challenge I ever gave myself": Alan Parsons takes us behind the recording sessions and guitar gear for The Dark Side of the Moon "They're so sound oriented; they used the studio to the absolute maximum," says the 'Dark Side' engineer Buyer's Guides Guitar World deals of the week: 7 killer 4th of July discounts on gear from Boss, Epiphone, Fender and more Looking for a guitar bargain? There's up to 50% off select guitar gear in this year's 4th of July sales. These are our hand-picked highlights Lessons Introduce jazz chops into your blues solos with this lesson in Robben Ford's masterful style Have yourself a Ford fiesta of jazzy blues guitar with this lesson in the Dumble rumbler's solo approaches Reviews Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Pedals review Starting at $99, Walrus Audio's accessible new pedal line is designed to last the journey all the way from beginner to pro LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036