James Wood
James is a guitarist and freelance writer who's interviewed some of the biggest names in music. He is the author of four books and his writing credits include work for Guitar World, AXS and Yahoo! as well as for his hometown newspaper where he writes on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. As a guitarist, he's performed everywhere from local bars and nightclubs to some of the biggest stages in front of thousands of music fans.
Latest articles by James Wood
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Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal Discusses His Eclectic New Album, ‘Little Brother Is Watching’
By James Wood published
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‘Aerosmith Rocks Donington’: Bassist Tom Hamilton Talks New Film/DVD, Gear and Memorable Moments
By James Wood published
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Revolution Saints: Jack Blades Talks New Album with Doug Aldrich and Deen Castronova
By James Wood published
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Matt Sorum Discusses Adopt the Arts Charity, Kings of Chaos and Guns N' Roses
By James Wood published
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Guitarist The Commander-In-Chief Discusses ‘2 Guitars: The Classical Crossover Album’
By James Wood published
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'Work': Bon Jovi Tour Photographer David Bergman Discusses New Coffee Table Book
By James Wood published
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‘Only to Rise’: George Lynch Talks New Album with Michael Sweet, Plus Lynch Mob and Dokken
By James Wood published
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Guitarist Tom Kaulitz Discusses New Tokio Hotel Album, 'Kings of Suburbia'
By James Wood published
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'Lost in the City': Crash Midnight Guitarist Alex Donaldson Talks New Album and Les Pauls
By James Wood published
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Joe Lynn Turner Discusses Rated X and the Possibility of a Rainbow Reunion
By James Wood published
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'The Turn': Live Guitarist Chad Taylor Discusses New Album, Guitars and ‘Throwing Copper’
By James Wood published
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Dennis DeYoung and Guitarists Jimmy Leahey and August Zadra Discuss New ‘Music of Styx’ Live Package
By James Wood published
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DEC3: Guitarist Jon Haber Talks New Album, the Fulfillment of a Lifelong Dream
By James Wood published
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‘Rock & Roll Baby’: Guitarist Malina Moye Brings Hendrix Influence and Blues Power to New Album
By James Wood published
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Eric Johnson and Mike Stern Discuss Their ‘Eclectic’ New Album
By James Wood published
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Stryper's Michael Sweet Talks New CD/DVD Package, 'Live at the Whisky’
By James Wood published
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‘Rocks’: Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry Talks New Memoir, Guitars and Next Solo Album
By James Wood published
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‘Reckless’: Songwriter Jim Vallance Discusses Working with Bryan Adams
By James Wood published
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‘Something Supernatural’: Crobot Guitarist Chris Bishop Talks New Album and Gear
By James Wood published
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Melvins Guitarists Buzz Osborne and Paul Leary Talk New Album, 'Hold It In'
By James Wood published
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Guitarist Elliot Easton Discusses The Empty Hearts, The Cars and His Signature Gibson Tikibird
By James Wood published
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