Jeff Slate
Latest articles by Jeff Slate
“I’ve had all of the great guitarists in the world say to me, ‘Pete, you’re not in the top 10 for virtuosity, but you’re certainly No. 1 as an acoustic rhythm player’”: Pete Townshend on Who’s Next, Lifehouse, and fun times with Superstrats
By Jeff Slate published
In this brand-new interview, the Who mastermind looks back on Who's Next, the grand designs of Lifehouse, and why he is still having fun on the guitar thanks in no small part to Charvel and Jackson
“I think it’s the challenge right now, as it is for a lot of musicians”: Pete Townshend pinpoints the one thing Instagram players get wrong – and reveals who his favorite social media guitarist is
By Matt Owen published
The Who icon honed in on an aspect of guitar playing that many social media shredders overlook – but also offered a solution in the process
“Leslie West said: ‘I prefer your licks, Pete. Eric seems to be playing things he’s learned, that he’s picked up from other blues players’”: Pete Townshend says the Mountain legend favored his expansive rock licks over Eric Clapton’s blues vocabulary
By Matt Owen published
“I think that is a fair comparison, although I have seen Eric play live, where he really goes sky high,” the Who hero added
“I was playing at three times the speed that I normally play at”: Pete Townshend resisted buying “heavy metal” guitars for decades – but he just got his first Jackson at the age of 78… and loves it
By Matt Owen published
The Stratocaster loyalist decided it was time to branch into more metal territory with his latest six-string purchase – and he was pleasantly surprised with what he discovered
13 of the best guitar tones of all time
By Jeff Slate published
Addictive sounds that will have you crying out for more
Jeff Lynne Discusses the Rebirth of ELO and New Album, 'Alone in the Universe'
By Jeff Slate published
Elvis Costello Digs Deep at Carnegie Hall Debut — Review
By Jeff Slate published
'Rolling Stones Gear' Author Andy Babiuk Takes Us Behind the Scenes for the Making of a Classic
By Jeff Slate published
Video: Watch Complete 'American Masters' Version of 'Jimi Hendrix —Hear My Train A Comin'' Documentary
By Jeff Slate published
Review: 'Jimi Hendrix — Hear My Train A Comin'’ on PBS Tonight; Expanded Blu-ray and 'Miami Pop Festival' CD Out Today
By Jeff Slate published
Ricky Byrd’s 'Lifer' Evokes the Best of the Golden Age of Rock and Roll
By Jeff Slate published
The Clash Return to New York City to Launch Box Set, Greatest-Hits Album and Joe Strummer Mural
By Jeff Slate published
Album Review: Bob Dylan — 'Another Self Portrait (1969-1971), The Bootleg Series Vol. 10'
By Jeff Slate published
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