Latest articles by Alan Paul
16 pro guitarists name the live shows that changed their lives
Featuring Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Nita Strauss, Tom Morello and many more...
Allman Betts Band: “We're totally focused on marching forward and continuing our own body of work just like our fathers did“
Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Berry Oakley Jr. prove to be more than chips off the old block
Meet Thomas Tull - the billionaire movie mogul, Slash collaborator and guitar aficionado
"I’m well aware that I’m one of the luckiest people walking the planet," says the businessman and Ghost Hounds guitarist
“It was like watching a Polaroid develop": An oral history of Stevie Ray Vaughan's earliest days on the road
Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Vaughan's former bandmates and more recall the development of one of the greatest guitarists of all time
Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram: “I can’t be the kid wonder forever”
Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram is the future of the blues. Here, he discusses his fiery debut album
The Allman Betts Band: "This is really about our chapter, and we’re still writing it"
Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Johnny Stachela discuss how they carry the Allman Brothers torch, while forging their own impressive sonic path
Blues-Rock Guitar Powerhouse JD Simo Talks New Album, 'Off at 11'
'Off at 11' is another step toward the 34-year-old Chicago native establishing himself as a contemporary blues rock giant.
How Tedeschi Trucks Band's Triumphant New Album, 'Signs,' Was Shaped by Sadness and Grief
"I think people are really craving to hear someone swinging for the fences."
The Genius and Vision of Guitarist Shawn Lane
"There is a lot of fretboard pornography—a focus on how fast Shawn could play. Of course he did and it was fantastic but what made it fantastic is what he played.”
John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring Talk New Album, 'Live in San Francisco'
“It was just wonderful, a real joy." Two fusion guitar legends discuss their new live album with GW.
Blues-Rockin' Phenom Marcus King Talks New Album, 'Carolina Confessions'
At 22, Marcus King is already one of the most compelling blues-based guitarists around. Here, he discusses his brilliant new album with GW.
Scott Sharrard, Gregg Allman's Longtime Guitarist, Talks New Album, 'Saving Grace'
Scott Sharrard, longtime musical right-hand-man of Gregg Allman, discusses his powerful new album.
New Photo Book ‘Into the Light’ Features B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Slash and More
Retrospective coffee table tome from photographer Jérôme Brunet is available now.
Doyle Bramhall II Breaks Down His Spellbinding and Personal New Album, 'Shades'
The celebrated lefty, and occasional Eric Clapton bandmate, discusses his fourth solo LP.
How Devon Allman and Duane Betts Become Brothers of the Road
“It just struck me that it was time for Duane and me to work together." Devon Allman discusses how a second-generation Betts/Allman collaboration came into being.
Buddy Guy Talks B.B., Muddy, Jimi and His New Album, 'The Blues Is Alive and Well'
GW sits down with Buddy Guy to discuss how he's keeping the blues "Alive and Well" with his new album.
Former Black Crowes Rich Robinson and Marc Ford Discuss the Magpie Salute's New Album, 'High Water I'
“The hardest-working party I’ve ever attended.” The Magpie Salute on how their debut studio album came to be.
The Record Company Guitarist Chris Vos Talks New Album, 'All of This Life'
“We never want to polish all the edges off.” The Record Company discuss their terrific sophomore album with GW.
Former Black Crowes Guitarists Rich Robinson and Marc Ford Talk Magpie Salute
Rich Robinson wanted to do something special for the three studio sessions he performed last summer in front of live audiences in Woodstock, New York, to promote his solo album, Flux.
Scott Sharrard Gives an Inside Look at Gregg Allman's Farewell, 'Southern Blood'
Guitar World gets an exclusive look—from Allman's guitarist and musical director Scott Sharrard—at Allman's final solo album, 'Southern Blood.'
Warren Haynes Talks New Gov't Mule Album, 'Revolution Come…Revolution Go'
Gov’t Mule was an idea before it was a band and a side project before it was a full-time affair.
Getting Acquainted with Gov't Mule Bassist Jorgen Carlsson
Jorgen Carlsson had never heard of Gov’t Mule in 2008 when a mutual friend recommended him to Warren Haynes to be the band’s new bassist.
