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.

Andy Timmons “Cry For You” Recording Session Video From 1994 — Video

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After selling over a million records worldwide as part of the rock band Danger Danger and touring the world opening for the likes of Kiss and Alice Cooper. Andy ...

Frank Gambale – Modes: No More Mystery (1991)

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In 1982, Aussie guitar great Frank Gambale left his home in Canberra, to study at the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) in Hollywood at the age of 23. Graduating with the ...

Footage of 15-Year-Old Jason Becker Shredding at High School Show and Playing Yngwie’s “Black Star”

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When it comes to heartbreaking stories in the world of guitar, there aren’t many that can match that of legendary guitarist, Jason Becker and his over 25-year-long ...

The Satch Tapes — Full Documentary

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When Joe Satriani’s Surfing With The Alien hit the street in 1987, people took the record to heart. The unknown artist on the then underground Relativity label struck ...

A Look at Ritchie Blackmore’s Guitar Collection — Video

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In 1997 Ritchie Blackmore, and vocalist Candice Night formed the traditional folk rock duo Blackmore’s Night. Although musically quite a departure from the hard rock ...

Two Rare Colour Performances From Son House of “Death Letter Blues” From 1968 and 1970 — Video

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Eddie James “Son” House, Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was an American blues singer and guitarist, noted for his highly emotional style of singing and ...

Albert King and SRV “Born Under a Bad Sign” Live in 1983— Video

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Back on December 6, 1983, Blues legends Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan recorded a live for television special out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, that would later be known ...

Allan Holdsworth – Guitar Instructional Video (1992)

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As one of the most unique and respected guitarists in the world, Allan Holdsworth has influenced countless others, including legendary artists like Frank Zappa, Eddie Van ...

Thin Lizzy Live at Sydney Harbour from October 1978 — Video

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Following Thin Lizzy’s tour of the United States between August and October 1978, (which was Gary Moore’s first tour as a permanent member of the band, joining ...

John Lee Hooker and Ry Cooder Full Live Concert from 1992 — Video

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When John Lee Hooker released his album The Healer in 1989, it finally gave the great bluesman the well-deserved commercial success that allowed him to live out his final ...