Latest articles by Jonathan Graham
Watch Joe Satriani play Surfing with the Alien on a Strat copy at a fan’s home
In case you've ever needed more evidence that the majority of a guitar player's sound is in their fingers
Forgotten Guitar: Joe Satriani's Saturday-Morning Jam on Australian TV
Joe Satriani rocks an Australian morning show—a rare pre-JS Series Ibanez prototype in hand—in 1988.
Forgotten Guitar: The Incredible Sound of an Original Stradivarius Guitar
Hear the only remaining playable Stradivarius guitar in the world in action.
Forgotten Guitar: Early Footage of George Lynch and Dokken Performing in Europe in '82
Check out some vintage, pro-shot footage of Dokken.
Forgotten Guitar: Steve Vai's 1990 Appearance on MTV’s 'Headbangers Ball'
Take a trip down memory lane with Steve Vai's 1990 Headbanger’s Ball appearance.
Eight Overdrive Pedals at Once: Here's How It Sounds
What would happen if you combine eight great-sounding overdrives in the same chain?
'Crossroads' and Its Unsung Guitar Hero, Arlen Roth
You probably remember Steve Vai's legendary cameo, but the man behind much of the real guitar work in 'Crossroads' is often overlooked.
Before Hendrix, Elvis and Chuck Berry, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Tharpe's remarkable musical legacy is undoubted by those who know of her impact on modern music
Forgotten Guitar: John Lee Hooker and Ry Cooder Perform Live in 1992
Two blues guitar greats team up for a terrific performance.
Watch Some Amazing Footage of 22-Year-Old Randy Rhoads Soloing in 1979
Some rare footage of a young, pre-Ozzy Randy Rhoads in action.
Forgotten Guitar: Les Paul’s Incredible Rendition of “Lover” Live in New York City in 1988
Les was 73 at the time, and he clearly hadn’t lost a step.
Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister Demos His Bass Tone
Lemmy breaks down his unmistakable, massive, entirely unique tone.
Forgotten Guitar: Danny Gatton Performs on 'Nightwatch' in 1989
"The world’s greatest unknown guitarist" at his finest.
Watch This Rare 1986 Interview and Factory Tour with Master Luthier Paul Reed Smith
“Give us a couple of years, we will be right there with Fender and Gibson" - the then-little-known Paul Reed Smith.
A close-up look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat
Get up-close and personal with Stevie Ray Vaughan's “Number One” Strat.
Forgotten Guitar: That Time a Fan Shook Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Hand During a Guitar Solo
Just listen to what he plays during the handshake.
Forgotten Guitar: Soundboard Recordings of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s David Bowie Rehearsals
A tantalizing look at one of rock's great "What Ifs."
Forgotten Guitar: Joe Satriani Gives MTV Host His First Guitar Lesson in 1992
Satch gives a first lesson live on MTV.
Forgotten Guitar: Zakk Wylde Demos His "Chicken Pickin'" Technique in 1991
A 24-year-old Zakk Wylde shows MTV his "Chicken Pickin'" technique.
Forgotten Guitar: In-Studio Tips and Performance from Session Giant Dann Huff
These tips can be applied whether you're working at Abbey Road or your home studio.
