
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

Seether's Shaun Morgan's top 5 tips for guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
New album Isolate And Medicate out now

Marco Minnemann's top 5 tips for drummers
By Joe Bosso published
New solo album, EEPS, out now

Mike Campbell on Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers' Hypnotic Eye
By Joe Bosso published
A track-by-track breakdown of the band's dynamite new album

Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
The keyboard virtuoso recalls onstage highs and lows

Richie Sambora talks about his upcoming Les Paul tribute shows
By Joe Bosso published
Plus performing with Dolly Parton and Stevie Wonder, recording with Orianthi

Swart Amplifier Co. introduces the ST-45 Convertible
By Joe Bosso published
Low-wattage amp company turns on the power

SUMMER NAMM 2014: Pearl Drums stand in pictures
By Joe Bosso published
The Crystal Beat is back, plus new Spotlight Series

SUMMER NAMM 2014: Eastman Guitars introduces Ray Benson signature model
By Joe Bosso published
Faithfully built to the nine-time Grammy winner's specifications

SUMMER NAMM 2014: Roland introduces new BOSS Waza Craft pedals
By Joe Bosso published
BD-2W Blues Driver, DM-2W Delay and SD-1W Super Overdrive

SUMMER NAMM 2014: Roland unveils the new Blues Cube guitar amp series
By Joe Bosso published
Blues Cube Artist and Stage Series combo amps

Vivian Campbell picks 10 essential guitar albums
By Joe Bosso published
The Def Leppard guitarist on the records that shaped his style

Yes's Steve Howe talks guitars, prog, file-sharing and playing classic albums live
By Joe Bosso published
Band's new album, Heaven & Earth, due out July 22

Brian Ray: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
Paul McCartney's bassist/guitarist recalls onstage highs and lows

Fozzy's Chris Jericho picks 10 essential metal albums
By Joe Bosso published
The WWE superstar and heavy metal vocalist names his faves

Producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate talks Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers' Hypnotic Eye
By Joe Bosso published
New LP due out July 29

Fred Armisen: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The Portlandia star and Late Night bandleader on the music that matters

Graham Nash discusses the CSNY 1974 live box set
By Joe Bosso published
Hear the worldwide premiere of Wooden Ships

Kenny Aronoff: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
The drumming superstar recalls onstage highs and lows

Roland announces the CUBE-10GX guitar amplifier
By Joe Bosso published
Compact amp with customizable tones via free app for iOS and Android

System Of A Down's John Dolmayan picks 10 essential drum albums
By Joe Bosso published
The alt-rock virtuoso sticksman names his faves

Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess on his new HarmonyWiz app
By Joe Bosso published
Advanced harmonic generator allows users to create multi-part harmonies

Giles Martin on remixing The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night
By Joe Bosso published
New 4K restored version of the 1964 classic hits theaters on July 4

Songwriting legend Paul Williams on 13 career-defining records
By Joe Bosso published
The Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar winner reflects on a lifetime of hits
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