Latest about Marcus King
Marcus King on why your fretboard has its own language – and how mental health became his muse
The Americana-loving singer-songwriter digs into the ties between the ebb and flow of his emotional state and the safe space inherent in the well-worn fretboard of his beloved Big Red
Marcus King on the current state of the guitar scene – and why there's hope for the future
King also discussed in a recent interview how he had the guitar to do the talking for him when he was too shy, and explained why he's committed to bringing the guitar to “the state of music now”
Marcus King and Grace Bowers team up for a surprise solo-fueled rendition of a Kris Kristofferson classic on stage in New York
Bowers and King joined forces to pay tribute to the late country icon with a cover of Me & Bobby McGee
Marcus King names 6 guitar riffs that shaped his sound – from Lynyrd Skynyrd to his dad's metal moment
The blues rock guitar hero tells us about his meaningful connection to Saturday Night Special and reveals five more of his favorite riffs
Marcus King recalls playing with Gary Rossington at the late Lynyrd Skynyrd legend’s final show
King joined his hero during the band's 50th Anniversary show in November 2022 to perform Saturday Night Special – a track that had hugely influenced him as an aspiring guitar player
Marcus King on mental health, telling truth on guitar, and the timeless style of vintage gear
Mood Swings is the sound of Marcus King rebounding from dark days with a record of hope and truth. Produced by Rick Rubin, it's an early career masterpiece. He tells us all how it came together
“One of the greatest Strats I’ve ever played”: Marcus King takes the viral cardboard Fender Stratocaster for a spin – and gives it the highest praise possible
King joins Billy Gibbons, J Mascis and Terry Reid on the list of guitar heroes who have given the Master-Built oddball instrument their seal of approval
“This song presents a kind of revisionist history where guitar solos were cool after all in the early noughties”: February 2024 Guitar World editors' picks
From neoclassical tapping clinics to cosmic, spaghetti western-esque guitar soundscapes, this month has provided an embarrassment of six-string riches
“Yes, sir! Yes, sir!” Duane Betts steps onstage with Marcus King and levels the venue with an outstanding cover of the Allman Brothers’ epic guitar jam, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
The two players add new life to Dickey Betts’ iconic instrumental in this excellent guest appearance
Eric Gales, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Joe Bonamassa and Marcus King preview 2023's star-studded Crossroads Festival with incendiary Red House cover
The four blues guitar giants came together for an unforgettable jam at the Bluesfest in Byron Bay, Australia earlier this month
