
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

Reeves Gabrels picks 10 essential guitar albums - part two
By Joe Bosso published
The Cure's lead axeman on the records that shaped his style

Brandy Clark picks 10 essential country albums
By Joe Bosso published
The 12 Stories breakout star names her faves

Brian Setzer: my best and worst gigs ever
By Joe Bosso published
The rockabilly superstar recalls onstage highs and lows

The Bush brothers pick 10 essential film scores
By Joe Bosso published
Sugarland siblings Kristian and Brandon Bush name their faves

Billy Corgan talks Tommy Lee, new Smashing Pumpkins albums for 2015
By Joe Bosso published
Band to release separate discs Monuments To An Elegy and Day For Night

Zoltan Bathory picks 10 essential guitar albums
By Joe Bosso published
The Five Finger Death Punch main man names his faves

Stephen Merchant: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The Hello Ladies star and Office co-creator names his faves

John Densmore talks drumming, classic tracks and his book The Doors Unhinged
By Joe Bosso published
Drumming legend's second best-selling memoir available in multiple formats

Laurence Juber talks Paul McCartney and new photo book Guitar With Wings
By Joe Bosso published
Guitar With Wings: A Photographic Memoir out now

Billy Cobham's top 5 tips for drummers
By Joe Bosso published
Master sticksman hosts the Art Of The Rhythm Section Retreat in August

David Gray talks production, atmospherics and his new album, Mutineers
By Joe Bosso published
Andy Barlow-produced disc due out June 17

X's DJ Bonebrake picks 10 essential punk records
By Joe Bosso published
The LA punk-rock legend names his faves

Gabrielle Aplin: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The new queen of acoustic folk-pop names her musical faves

Hank3 picks 10 essential country artists
By Joe Bosso published
The hellbilly rock 'n' roll outlaw names his faves

Peter Frampton talks Hummingbird In A Box, new Guitar Circus tour
By Joe Bosso published
Seven-song mini-album out June 23, tour begins June 20

Tom Colicchio: the 10 records that changed my life
By Joe Bosso published
The celebrity chef discusses his musical faves

In pictures: Junior Prom's Brooklyn studio
By Joe Bosso published
In 2013, the Brooklyn-based duo Junior Prom, consisting of Mark Solomich and Erik Ratensperger, released two buzzed-about, hook-filled pop-rock singles, Shelia Put The Knife Down and International.

Zakk Wylde on recording Black Label Society's Catacombs Of The Black Vatican
By Joe Bosso published
The Wylde One talks production, riffs, acoustics and electrics

Kenny Wayne Shepherd talks new album Goin' Home track-by-track
By Joe Bosso published
Blues superstar salutes his heroes on guest-filled disc

Marty Friedman: "The term 'virtuoso shredder' makes me cringe"
By Joe Bosso published
Guitar star discusses his new album, Inferno, due out May 27

Sarah McLachlan talks guitar, piano, demoing and her new album, Shine On
By Joe Bosso published
Album out May 6th. Produced by Pierre Marchand, Bob Rock

Nathan East picks 10 essential bass albums
By Joe Bosso published
The session and touring legend names his faves

Kenny Wayne Shepherd talks Strats
By Joe Bosso published
His first Strat, his treasured '61 model, his signature series
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