
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

NAMM 2015: Alvarez unveils 1965 and Grateful Dead Series guitars
By Joe Bosso published
Company celebrates its 50th anniversary with two commemorative models

NAMM 2015: Moog brings back three legendary large-format modular synthesizers
By Joe Bosso published
The System 55, the System 35 and the Model 15 return

NAMM 2015: Orange unveils new line of Crush Series combo amps
By Joe Bosso published
New models include the Crush 12, Crush 20, Crush 20RT and Crush 35RT

NAMM 2015: Orange launches the OB1 Series of bass amplifiers
By Joe Bosso published
The best of "bi-amp" capabilities in 300- and 500-watt versions

NAMM 2015: GoGo Tuners releases new Caliber Pedal Tuner
By Joe Bosso published
High-definition screen easily visible in all lighting situations

NAMM 2015: ESP unveils new Tombstone acoustic models
By Joe Bosso published
Seven acoustic-electric guitars, one acoustic-electric bass

Track-by-track - Periphery's Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega
By Joe Bosso published
Misha Mansoor and Matt Halpern on the band's bold new concept albums

Gregg Bissonette's top 5 tips for drummers
By Joe Bosso published
Ringo Starr's star sticksman offers sound advice

Warren Huart's top 5 tips for producers
By Joe Bosso published
The acclaimed record maker offers sound advice

Shane Fogerty talks Hearty Har and rocking with his famous father
By Joe Bosso published
Hearty Har's Kickstarter-funded debut album out now

Clint Lowery's top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
Sevendust's versatile lead axeman offers sound advice

Production legend Bill Szymczyk on 12 career-defining records
By Joe Bosso published
The Eagles, The Who, Bob Seger, B.B. King and more

Steve Lillywhite: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The five-time Grammy-winning producer on the music that shaped his soul

Elliot Easton's top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
The Cars' and The Empty Hearts' lead picker offers sound advice

Joe Bonamassa's top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
The blues-rock superstar plays Radio City Music Hall Jan. 23, 24

Mary Lambert: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
Debut album, Heart On My Sleeve, out now

Alex Skolnick talks Planetary Coalition track-by-track
By Joe Bosso published
Genre-spanning album features 27 master musicians from across the globe

Johnny Marr talks guitars, songwriting and solo success
By Joe Bosso published
New album Playland follows last year's The Messenger

Wilco's Glenn Kotche: my top 5 tips for drummers
By Joe Bosso published
The award-winning drummer and composer offers sound advice

Warren Haynes talks Allman Brothers, John Scofield and new Gov't Mule releases
By Joe Bosso published
Song premiere: Tom Thumb from the album Sco-Mule

Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
The pop-punk axe star recalls onstage highs and lows

Glen Sobel's top 5 tips for drummers
By Joe Bosso published
Alice Cooper's star sticksman offers sound advice

Production legend Gil Norton on 16 career-defining records
By Joe Bosso published
Pixies, Foo Fighters, Counting Crows, Patti Smith and more
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