John SwensonSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by John Swenson Watch Frank Zappa and Steve Vai Play "Stevie's Spanking" in 1982 By John Swenson published 22 September 17 Music Releases Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia Talks Gear, His Near-Fatal Illness and 'In The Dark' By John Swenson published 1 August 17 Artists Frank Zappa Talks Gear, Praises Steve Vai in His First Guitar World Interview from 1982 By John Swenson published 4 December 13 Artists Geddy Lee Discusses the New Rush Album, 'Power Windows,' in this 1986 Guitar World Interview By John Swenson published 8 September 11 Artists Frank Zappa Talks Music, Money and Steve Vai in His First Guitar World Interview From 1982, Part 2 By John Swenson published 13 August 11 Artists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1"This is an upgrade in every sense": Boss Katana-Mini X guitar amplifier review2George Harrison’s Futurama smashes auction estimate and sets a new record with staggering $1.27 million sale3Blackstar’s St. James 100 looks to set a new benchmark for tube amps – with its most powerful and lightest 100-watt amp yet425% off all JHS Pedals at Sweetwater might just be the Black Friday pedal deal of the year - and yes, it includes the newly released Lari Basilio Violet5Pat Smear’s first Nirvana appearance almost didn’t happen – because of his guitar
Watch Frank Zappa and Steve Vai Play "Stevie's Spanking" in 1982 By John Swenson published 22 September 17
Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia Talks Gear, His Near-Fatal Illness and 'In The Dark' By John Swenson published 1 August 17
Frank Zappa Talks Gear, Praises Steve Vai in His First Guitar World Interview from 1982 By John Swenson published 4 December 13
Geddy Lee Discusses the New Rush Album, 'Power Windows,' in this 1986 Guitar World Interview By John Swenson published 8 September 11
Frank Zappa Talks Music, Money and Steve Vai in His First Guitar World Interview From 1982, Part 2 By John Swenson published 13 August 11
