“My work was being compared to Jeff Beck, and they’re crediting Joe Perry. I was so upset. But people who actually listen can tell the difference”: Brad Whitford on the highs and lows of Aerosmith’s 50-year history, and his unique chemistry with Joe Perry

“I don’t think there’s any guitar playing in history that stands above that”: John Frusciante, Johnny Marr, Radiohead, and the Edge rank him among their favorite players – now, underrated guitar hero John McGeoch is getting the spotlight in a new documentary | “An instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders”: Bruno Mars’ signature Fender Strat tips the cap to his six-string icons, Jimi Hendrix and Prince – and it’s one of the finest artist builds we’ve seen | “Every time we play together it takes me back to when we were teenagers… pushing, challenging, and helping each other to be the best we could be”: For the first time ever, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are working on new music together Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version November 8, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories "I don't think there's any guitar playing in history that stands above that": John Frusciante, Johnny Marr, Radiohead, and the Edge rank him among their favorite players – now, underrated guitar hero John McGeoch is getting the spotlight in a new documentary (Dave Formula) Light Pours Out of Me examines the life and legacy of the influential Magazine, PiL, and Siouxsie and the Banshees guitarist "An instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders": Bruno Mars' signature Fender Strat tips the cap to his six-string icons, Jimi Hendrix and Prince – and it's one of the finest artist builds we've seen (Fender) Featuring Fender's all-new Heirloom aging process, virtuoso-friendly playability, and a choice of two pickguards, Mars' take on the Strat will surprise you "Every time we play together it takes me back to when we were teenagers… pushing, challenging, and helping each other to be the best we could be": For the first time ever, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are working on new music together (Sergione Infuso – Corbis/Getty Images) The two virtuosos have also announced a huge tour, marking their first co-headline dates outside of their G3 shows Saddle Up with Levy's Reiner-Inspired Straps Inspired by the Reining saddle designed for close contact between a horse and rider, these premium Crazy Horse leather straps help form the ultimate bond between guitar and player. Learn More ADVERTISEMENT Features "My work was being compared to Jeff Beck, and they're crediting Joe Perry. I was so upset. But people who actually listen can tell the difference": Brad Whitford on the highs and lows of Aerosmith's 50-year history, and his unique chemistry with Joe Perry (Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images) In an exclusive, career-spanning interview, Whitford reflects on a tumultuous career in one of America's great rock institutions, his frustrations at being labeled the rhythm player to Perry's lead, and what stopped Aerosmith from following up their "piss-poor" final album "The funny thing is I don't even really like pedals... 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