
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

Nita Strauss: my top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
Alice Cooper's new axe star offers sound advice

Randy Bachman on classic Guess Who/Bachman-Turner Overdrive hits
By Joe Bosso published
The stories behind American Woman, Takin' Care Of Business and more

Bryan Adams talks about his new album, Tracks Of My Years
By Joe Bosso published
Classic covers set features a new original, She Knows Me

Slash: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The legendary guitarist on the music that shaped his soul

Flyleaf's Sameer Bhattacharya on Don Gilmore and new album Between The Stars
By Joe Bosso published
Record marks full-length debut of vocalist Kristen May

Mike Portnoy picks 10 essential rock movies
By Joe Bosso published
The drumming superstar names his high-voltage cinematic faves

Alex Skolnick's top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
The Testament star and jazz virtuoso offers sage advice

James Valentine talks guitars, influences and Maroon 5's new album, V
By Joe Bosso published
Band's fifth album V out now, world tour begins Feb. 2015

Steve Stevens: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
Billy Idol's longtime guitarist and collaborator recalls onstage highs and lows

The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen on guitars, writing and saying goodbye to acting
By Joe Bosso published
Band currently on tour in the US, headed to the UK in Nov.

Joe Carnahan: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The Smokin' Aces, Narc and Blacklist director on his musical faves

Clem Burke picks 10 essential drum albums
By Joe Bosso published
Blondie's star sticksman on the records that shaped his style

Joe Satriani: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
The guitar superstar recalls onstage highs and lows

Joe Bonamassa talks Different Shades Of Blue track-by-track
By Joe Bosso published
Exclusive: watch webisode two of the new album sessions here

Rob Halford: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
Judas Priest's legendary frontman on the music that shaped his soul

Frank Iero's top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
New album, Stomachaches, by Frnkiero Andthe Cellebration, out Aug. 25

Lee Sklar's top 5 tips for bassists
By Joe Bosso published
The session and touring legend gets to the bottom of things

X's John Doe: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
The punk rock legend recalls onstage highs and lows

Al Di Meola: my top 10 favourite Beatles songs
By Joe Bosso published
The guitar legend pays tribute to the Fab Four on his album All Your Life

Jeff Bridges: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The Oscar winner and his band, The Abiders, hit the road Aug. 22

Paul Gilbert talks Stone Pushing Uphill Man track-by-track
By Joe Bosso published
New album features drummers Mike Portnoy and Kenny Aronoff

Andy Grammer's 7 tour survival tips
By Joe Bosso published
New album Magazines Or Novels out now

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale picks 10 essential rock albums
By Joe Bosso published
The Grammy-winning singer and guitarist names her faves
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