Joe Lalaina
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![Ozzy Osbourne (left) and Zakk Wylde perform at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Chicago, Illinois on July 12, 1989](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ou4NgAVSBY2T9enR7Togud-320-80.jpg)
Zakk Wylde on Ozzy Osbourne's guitar pet peeves
By Jackson Maxwell published
Though not a guitarist himself, the Prince of Darkness had some very specific pet peeves that he related to Wylde when the guitarist was a newly-hired young gun
![Zakk Wylde performs onstage with Ozzy Osbourne at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow in August 1989](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KjZybgCAp6tbGrCVaJSPZP-320-80.jpg)
Zakk Wylde discusses Ozzy Osbourne's guitar rules, Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Yngwie in his first Guitar World interview
By Joe Lalaina published
Not long into his dream gig, Wylde sat down with GW for a chat about his favorite guitarists of the era, and what Ozzy discouraged him from doing on the guitar
![Allan Holdsworth (L) and Kurt Rosenwinkel perform on stage during the 2013 Crossroads Guitar Festival at Madison Square Garden on April 12, 2013 in New York City.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EbwXejhAXmYMhs7UDYkUEQ-320-80.jpg)
Allan Holdsworth talks jaw-dropping solos, the "exquisitely unique" SynthAxe and his love of headless guitars in his final interview
By Joe Lalaina published
The trailblazing jazz-fusion guitarist passed away just days after taking part in his last-ever interview with Guitar World
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Dear Guitar Hero: Danny Johnson discusses his time with Alcatrazz, Aerosmith, Steppenwolf, Alice Cooper and more
By Joe Lalaina published
Danny Johnson has more amazing rock 'n' roll stories than just about anyone in the business. Read some of them here
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Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren Talk 'The Verdict,' Queensrÿche's Crushing New Album
By Joe Lalaina published
“We wanted a harder edge on this album; our fans expect it from us."
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Norwegian Thunder: Ronni Le Tekro Breaks Down 'XIII,' TNT's New Album
By Joe Lalaina published
GW sits down with one of the foremost purveyors of melodic metal.
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Mark Farner Talks Grand Funk Railroad, Parker Fly Guitars and Hanging with Jimi Hendrix
By Joe Lalaina published
Best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of Grand Funk Railroad, he’s now fronting Mark Farner’s American Band. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
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Deep Purple Bassist Roger Glover Talks Ritchie Blackmore, Playing with a Pick and Producing Judas Priest
By Joe Lalaina published
Glenn Hughes on Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Bonamassa and the Rickenbacker He Gave to Geezer Butler
By Joe Lalaina published
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Jethro Tull Guitarist Martin Barre Talks Guitars, Jimi Hendrix and "Aqualung"
By Joe Lalaina published
He’s a first-rate prog-rock guitarist who plays second fiddle to a flute. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...
Rudy Sarzo on Randy Rhoads' Mentoring, Quiet Riot's Documentary and the Joys of "Fitting In"
By Joe Lalaina published
Dear Guitar Hero: Richard Williams Discusses Kansas' History, Versatility and Lasting Influence
By Joe Lalaina published
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Yngwie Malmsteen Discusses his Roots, His Rep and his Latest Album in this 1986 Guitar World Interview
By Joe Lalaina published
Here's our interview with Yngwie Malmsteen from the January 1986 issue of Guitar World. The original story ran with the headline "Like Him or Not, He Demands Your Attention" and started on page 24.
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Ultimate Mix Tape: Aerosmith's Joe Perry Lists 60 Minutes of Music That's Closest to His Heart
By Joe Lalaina published
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