Latest articles by David Mead
We talk first gigs, guitars and live advice with the Ultravox man
The Little Barrie frontman on the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, his touring rig and losing drummer Virgil Howe
The dedicated teacher and fusion maestro
The British maker that can boast of builds for Matt Bellamy, John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl
On first shows, live flops and just how long it takes to get to Exeter
A guided tour of the British amp builder's Custom Shop
The ex-Tull man on live mishaps, infestations and the benefits of running
The Fab Four tribute act on learning left-handed, tackling tones and the White Album
One of blues guitar's hottest players on his journey so far
The former Black Crowe on playing live and tour stories
Stage falls, live rigs and bad plane rides
First gigs, stage rigs and nightmare journeys
It's not every day that you hear about an ex-cage fighter becoming one of the most talked about blues rock guitarists on the UK touring circuit…
He’s Springsteen’s right-hand man in The E Street Band - but how will he handle the 10 questions we ask everyone?
The Cars’ Elliot Easton reflects on the wisdom of checking the setlist before embarking on Townshend-style guitar demolition…
He’s Milwaukee’s hottest guitar export and fusioneer deluxe - but how will Greg Koch deal with the 10 questions we ask everyone?
The former Ozzy Osbourne sideman reveals how a guitar’s kill switch can literally destroy the vibe…
One of Canada’s finest exports, Ariel Posen tells us how he dials in the golden tones of his stunningly expressive slide work - and how to inspire emotion on guitar...
The Moody Blues’ guitarist Justin Hayward extols the virtues of low on-stage volume and correct seating apparatus…
The E Street Band’s finest on how gigging in Rome when the Pope’s in town can be detrimental to your punctuality...
