Joe Bosso
Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s an enthusiastic guitarist, but he’s nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. If you need a drummer for your Beatles tribute band, look him up.
Latest articles by Joe Bosso
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Chicago's Robert Lamm: the 10 records that changed my life
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The legendary singer-songwriter and keyboardist on the music that shaped his soul
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Butch Walker's top 5 tips for producers
By Joe Bosso last updated
The mega hit maker and solo star offers sound advice
![A piece of music history: the SSL 4048 E Series console from Sarm Studio 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4b0a5848b757fecf12e119ba83ba7202-320-80.jpg)
For sale: vintage SSL 4048 E Series console from Sarm Studios
By Joe Bosso last updated
Include Sean Davies main monitors with Studer amps, outboard gear
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Exclusive video: add bass to your guitar with A Little Thunder pickups
By Joe Bosso last updated
Replaces traditional guitar humbucker, allowing users to play guitar and bass simultaneously
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Steve Morse's top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso last updated
The celebrated six-string virtuoso offers sound advice
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Charvel announces the new Pro Mod Series Super Stock SD1 FR Special Edition
By Joe Bosso last updated
Features include quartersawn maple neck, oil finish and Pro Mod profile
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Jackson announces the Pro DK2M Dinky Limited Run guitar
By Joe Bosso last updated
Model sports a black & white crackle finish
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Fender expands its American Standard Series
By Joe Bosso last updated
American Standard Stratocaster, Telecaster and Dimension bass models
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Aerosmith's Joe Perry on his no-holds-barred memoir
By Joe Bosso last updated
Rocks: My Life In And Out Of Aerosmith out now
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Nashville's hottest producer, Dave Cobb, talks "sound purity"
By Joe Bosso last updated
Hit record maker talks Shooter Jennings, Jason Isbell and others
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Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen picks 10 essential guitar albums
By Joe Bosso last updated
The Rockford guitar icon names his faves
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Jackson Browne talks guitars, production and new album Standing In The Breach
By Joe Bosso last updated
Rock Hall Of Famer's first album in six years due out October 7
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Serge Pizzorno: my top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso last updated
Kasabian's new album, 48:13, to be released in the US on October 7
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Thom Yorke issues surprise album, Tomorrow's Modern Boxes, via BitTorrent
By Joe Bosso last updated
"If it works anyone can do this exactly as we have done."
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Lenny Kravitz on revamping his songwriting for new album Strut
By Joe Bosso last updated
LP out now, world tour begins Oct. 22 in Moscow
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Nita Strauss: my top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso last updated
Alice Cooper's new axe star offers sound advice
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Randy Bachman on classic Guess Who/Bachman-Turner Overdrive hits
By Joe Bosso last updated
The stories behind American Woman, Takin' Care Of Business and more
![Sean Lennon favors Fender Jazzmasters on The GOASTT's Midnight Sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c171c75d390b8b9d58850e37163a2859-320-80.jpg)
Sean Lennon on The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger's Midnight Sun
By Joe Bosso last updated
New disc out April 29 via Chimera Music
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Steve Vai discusses the Vai Academy Song Evolution Camp
By Joe Bosso last updated
Guests include Vernon Reid, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and Guthrie Govan
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Rick Springfield: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso last updated
The rocker, actor and best-selling author names his musical faves
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Book excerpt: Joe Satriani's Strange Beautiful Music: A Musical Memoir
By Joe Bosso last updated
The guitar superstar's full-career overview out May 6
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Mastodon's Brent Hinds on the band's upcoming album and EP
By Joe Bosso last updated
Full-length Once More Round The Sun due this summer
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Mike Mangini answers your questions!
By Joe Bosso last updated
As any touring musician knows, the road can be grueling. There's travel by air and bus, hotels, meals on the go, soundchecks, interviews – so much for that notion of partying every day.
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