Nick Cracknell
Nick Cracknell was news editor of Total Guitar back in the 00s, and is now a published author. Total Guitar is Europe's best-selling guitar magazine.
Every month it features interviews with the biggest names and hottest new acts plus Guest Lessons from the stars.
Finally, our Rocked & Rated section is the place to go for reviews, round-ups and help setting up your guitars and gear.
Latest articles by Nick Cracknell
Sir Paul's Les Paul Sells For £60,000!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A 10ft tall Les Paul replica signed by Beatle genius Sir Paul McCartney has sold for £60,000 at a charity auction.
World's First Robot Guitar
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Gibson will release the first ever robotic guitar next month...
Satch On Tour
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Joe Satriani, one of rock's most renowned electric guitarists, is undertaking a nine date UK tour in May 2008. TG columnist and ex-Mr Big axeman Paul Gilbert will be special guest!
Want To Meet Ronnie Wood?!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rolling Stones' Ronnie is auctioning off two of his signed guitars which and will hand them over in person to the lucky winner of an Ebay auction...
Gisbon Launches First Robot Guitar!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Gibson are launching the world's first guitar with self-tuning robotic technology next month...
Lizzy Are Back, Live And Dangerous!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
To celebrate 30 years since the recording of the classic live album 'Live And Dangerous', Thin Lizzy will be playing the full album sequentially and in its entirety during their forthcoming UK tour.
Legendary Maiden Live Set Gets DVD Release!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Iron Maiden’s legendary four night stand at Long Beach, California in 1984 is finally being released as a special double DVD edition in February.
Guitars Are Better Investments Than Homes
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A rock 'n' roll expert has stated that buying a guitar is a better long term investment than purchasing a house...
Music For All Inspires You To Get Playing
By Nick Cracknell last updated
New music making website www.musicforall.org.uk aims to inspire people to pick up an instrument and get playing!
Stones Ain't Joining Zeppelin
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The Rolling Stones have quashed rumours that they will be joining Led Zeppelin at their one-off reunion show.
Ace's Solo Album Due January
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is planning to release his newly sober new solo album in January...
Vox Choose Unsigned Band Of The Year
By Nick Cracknell last updated
London indie rockers Carlotti have won Vox's Unsigned Band of the Year competition sponsored by Total Guitar!
White Stripes Back In The Studio
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The White Stripes are recording new material in the studio following drummer Meg's return from a bout of acute anxiety.
Prince Sues Fans
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Pint-sized superstar Prince is suing three of his own fansites for copyright infringement.
Randall Launch Amott Signature Stack!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Randall Amplifiers are launching a new Signature Series stack called the Ninja V2, designed by Arch Enemy lead guitarist Michael Amott.
Santolla: "To Master The Guitar Requires Suffering"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Obituary guitarist Ralph Santolla (also ex-Deicide, Death and Iced Earth) has revealed the only way to become an awesome guitarist is to suffer for your art...
Izzy Strummin?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Former Guns 'N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin has just released a brand new all-acoustic album!
Jimmy Page Honoured By Classic Rock
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page was honoured with a Living Legend Award at this year's Classic Rock Roll OF Honour Awards.
Ozzy slams entrapment "gig" (from our 'Only In America' files)
By Nick Cracknell last updated
An almightily cheeky move by police to further transform America into the United Nanny States had Ozzy Osbourne in a fit of rage this week.
Zeppelin Postpone As Page Breaks Finger
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Led Zeppelin have been forced to postpone their one-off comeback concert in London because guitarist Jimmy Page has broken his finger.
Lordi Shot At
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Eurovision winning metallers Lordi have been shot at while on tour in the US...
Face cream you apply with a plectrum?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Confused? It's simple. Some genius has come up with a hard rockin' face cream that you apply with a guitar pick!
Geezer: "No Sabbath Reunion!"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Bassist Geezer Butler has quashed rumours of a Black Sabbath reunion with Ozzy Osbourne at the helm
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