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
Guitar Greats Pay Tribute To Les Paul
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Here are some of the tributes paid to Les Paul, the great guitar innovator, who dies last week aged 94.
Obituary: Les Paul, 1915-2009
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The guitar world lost a remarkable innovator and musician in Les Paul, who died on Thursday aged 94.
Fret-King Endorses Blues Rock Sensation Chantel McGregor
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Up-and-coming blues rock guitarist Chantel McGregor has become the latest endorsee of the Fret-King® range.
Win The Ultimate Swag Bag Worth Over £1000!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
We have linked up with the best gadget brands to bring you this exclusive prize draw...
Hollywood Film To Tell Story Behind 1969's Woodstock Festival
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A major new Hollywood film directed by Oscar winner Ang Lee tells the story behind one of the most famous events in music history, 1969's Woodstock Festival.
Live Review: Pearl Jam, Shepherd's Bush Empire, 11/08/09
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG192 On Sale Now feat. Kings Of Leon's ONLY UK Guitar Interview!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Total Guitar's September issue is on sale in stores NOW with a raft of incredible tab and practical features to help YOU play better.
Prepare Yourself - Gibson's All New Zoot Suit SG Unveiled!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Gibson's done it again... following the controversial looks of the recently released Gibson Eye we can now reveal the all new Gibson Zoot Suit SG.
Children Of Bodom Pay Tribute To 'Lebowski' On Covers Album
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Finnish shredders Children Of Bodom are releasing a covers album next month that pays tribute to their favourite film, the Coen Brothers' cult classic The Big Lebowski!
Learn To Play Like Youtube Sensation Zack Kim!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Korean guitarist Zack Kim has become a Youtube sensation thanks to his incredible two handed tapping technique playing two guitars at the same time.
Foos + Zeppelin + QOTSA = Them Crooked Vultures!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones and Josh Homme, they of Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin and Queens OF The Stone Age fame, have named their new supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.
Nevermore Guitarist Jeff Loomis Announces UK Clinics
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Renowned metal shredder Jeff Loomis is hosting two guitar clinics in the UK this October.
Is Ozzy Dumping Zakk Wylde For John 5?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Zakk Wylde has finally reacted to rumours that Ozzy Osbourne is replacing him with a new guitarist.
Fifteen Stupidest Rockstar Purchases...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Some things in life are just priceless. For everything else, there's a stupid rockstar with a credit card. Here are 15 of rock's wackiest buys*...
Marshall Class 5 Five-Watt Valve Combo Revealed
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Continuing the current trend for low output valve amps, Marshall has announced the release of its new Class 5 combo.
Gibson Releases Billy Gibbons Pearly Gates Custom Guitar!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Here's your chance to own your very own Billy Gibbons 'Pearly Gates' Les Paul axe...
Mercury Prize 2009 Nominations Announced
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The nominations for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize to find the best album of 2009 were announced today (21 July).
BIMM Summer Schools Ready To Rock
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Brighton and Bristol's Institutes of Modern Music (BIMM Brighton and BIMM Bristol) are about to deliver their most smouldering summer yet with the Total Guitar Summer School.
Limp Bizkit Force Machine Head Out Of Sonisphere
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Machine Head have refused to play the Sonisphere Festival after being shunted down the bill by Limp Bizkit.
Total Guitar's top 10 collaborations
By Nick Cracknell last updated
See the best guitar collaboration videos here!
TG's Top 10 Guitar Collaborations: Part One
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Good on Slash for laying down guitars on R&B star Estelle's new song (which the Velvet Revolver axeman tweeted this morning).
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