Articles by Jonathan Graham

About Jonathan Graham (246 Articles)

Editor in chief of Thinking About Guitar — Former Editor in chief of Guitar Interactive (2017 - 2025), Jonathan has written online articles for Guitar World, Guitar Player and Guitar Aficionado over the last decade. He has interviewed hundreds of music's finest, including Slash, Joe Satriani, Kirk Hammett and Steve Vai, to name a few. Jonathan's not a bad player either, occasionally doing gear reviews, session work and online lessons for Lick Library.

Interview with “Broken Guitar” virtuoso Street performer, Tom Ward — Video

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A few weeks ago, musician Tom Ward wowed the internet with his stunning live performance using what appeared to be a “broken” guitar. Although for many, this was the ...

Jimmy Page Gives Us An Up-Close Look At His “Number One” Gibson Les Paul — Video

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Once described by Jimmy Page as “both his mistress and his wife…except it doesn’t ask for alimony!”. His “Number one” Les Paul is without ...

Ronnie Montrose: Full Live Concert from 1978 in New York City — Video

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in 1973, Ronnie Montrose formed his own band, Montrose, featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. The band released two albums on Warner Bros. Records, Montrose (1973) ...

Mississippi John Hurt’s 1965 Appearance on “Rainbow Quest” — Video

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Born in Teoc, Carroll County, Mississippi on July 3, 1893, and raised in Avalon, Mississippi. John Smith Hurt, (better known as Mississippi John Hurt) taught himself to ...

Hear Eric Clapton’s Isolated Guitar Track on “White Room” by Cream

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“White Room” is a song by British rock band Cream, written by bassist Jack Bruce and poet Pete Brown. Drummer Ginger Baker claims to have added the ...

R.I.P. Scotty Moore: Elvis Guitarist and Rock and Roll Icon Dies at 84

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Scotty Moore, a pioneer in the world of rock and roll, and guitar giant has died Tuesday at the age of 84, Moore was a long-time member of Elvis Presley’s bands, ...

Steve Vai: Classic Clips and Interview on the Making of “Modern Primitive” — Video

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Last week, Steve Vai released his new record, Modern Primitive as part of a special 2CD package commemorating the 25th anniversary of Passion and Warfare. Based on song ...

Fantastic Footage of Jimi Hendrix Live at Berkeley From 1970 — Video

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In 1970, after the Band of Gypsys split up, Jimi’s manager, Michael Jeffery, wanted to reunite the original Experience. He announced the re-formation of the ...

Three Live Tracks From Little Milton Live on Sunday Night in 1989 — Video

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James Milton Campbell, Jr. (1934 – 2005), better known simply as Little Milton, was an American blues singer and guitarist, best known for his hit ...

BREAKING NEWS: Black Sabbath Flyer from Download Festival Confirms More 2017 UK Shows

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Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! The mighty Black Sabbath, who are scheduled to perform their final UK show at the 2016 edition of The Download Festival ...