Everyone Loves Guitar

  Great stories about Def Leppard, playing with Richie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker… Getting sober 32 years ago and what the trigger was… drinking $20,000 worth of coffee… putting Delta Deep (one of Phil's side projects) together… his top 3 musical experiences, favorite guitarists he's played with… biggest life lesson he's learned (which has helped keep him very grounded), toughest thin...

Founding member of The Mother Hips, Greg talks about the chemistry of the band and how they've managed to work together this long, the band's 2003 hiatus and how he responded, getting sober and paying it forward, early mistakes made with The Hips first record label, responding instead of reacting, toughest decision he's had to make, and more. Very open and cool convo:  Subscribe https://www.everyo...

Hershel's been Chris Isaak's lead guitar player since 1995, playing on 12 LPs, touring the world, and appearing as a cast member on The Chris Isaak Show. Hershel's also played with Art Alexakis, Junior Brown, James Burton, Mark Ford, Warren Haynes, Joe Pass, Bonnie Raitt, Richie Sambora, Joe Walsh and LOADS of other artists Getting the gig with Chris and how it almost didn't happen, GREAT conversa...

Frank's early experimentation with LSD led him to picking up the guitar and becoming a guitar hero, but it wasn't without a price. One of the most often overlooked guitar players out there, who's anti-establishment mindset caused industry experts to turn, this was an amazing conversation where we discussed everything, including: Why he walked away from $250,000 and his contract with Columbia Recor...

Lead guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and founding member of Elder, one of the best psychedelic blues rock bands out there. Nick talks about moving all over the states as a kid - and then all over the world later on, as an adult, and how this impacted his life. Following his heart and not worrying about what others want you to do is the best thing, and how he came to this decision, finding love on...

Steve opens up like never before: On working with Frank Zappa, following his bliss and how this has governed his decision-making, first and foremost… top 3 music experiences… the personal backstory to his song, Junkie… dealing with alcoholism… a pretty unique insight into forgiveness… Yogi Bear, Tom Waits, best decision he ever made… getting out of a depression… some of his biggest financial wins,...

International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion opens up about suicide and how it impacted her life, unexpected benefits of winning guitar contests, personal growth that came out of stressful events she had to deal with, her cool guitars, best decision she ever made, The Power of Now, why you are not what you do, and more cool stuff: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/   Facebook: h...

A lifelong session player, Chris also had a Top 20 solo hit and finished 2nd to John McLaughlin for best jazz guitarist in the UK. Chris has played or recorded with Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Dave Davies, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Nick Mason, Cozy Powell, Dee Dee Ramone, Rodriguez, Tom Waits… produced the Sex Pistols first demos, and contributed to dozens of top movie soundtracks Ch...

Daryl has been with Genesis since 1977, and with Phil Collins since he started his solo career in the early 80's. He's also played and toured with Jean Luc Ponty, released 9 solo LPs of his own, and recorded on records by Joan Armatrading, George Duke (1st LP he played on!), Philip Bailey, Peter Frampton and others Daryl talks about how he got his first big break (with Ponty), the series of random...

Currently touring for the last 10 years with Steve Earle, also playing in his solo project The Mastersons - along with his wife Eleanor Whitmore, Chris has also toured or recorded with Steve Earle, Jack Ingram, Son Volt, Shooter Jennings, Amy Helm/Levon Helm, Hank Williams III, Reckless Kelly, Tanya Tucker & many others Some great stories about moving to LA, getting sober and what 20 years in reco...

Kevin's been a successful sideman and session player for the last 20 years, starting in Nashville and now in LA. He shares some tough decisions he made about leaving bands… why he prefers being a session player, his family, turning difficult childhood circumstances into positives… best decision he ever made, cool guitar collection, being nice to people, bacon, more. Great guy, very candid: Subscri...

Ziggy Marley's guitar player for years, Adam is also part of Vida Blue, a supergroup with Adam on guitar, Page McConnell from Phish on keys and vocals, Oteil Burbridge on bass, and Russell Batiste on drums. Vida Blue just released their 3rd record, Crossing Lines, and WOW, it's an amazing record - beautiful songs with great melodies, trippy jams, amazing playing, and 100% tight grooves. Adam talks...

25 years ago, Billy Morrison was living on the streets, addicted to heroin. Since then, he's played or recorded with The Cult, Camp Freddy, Royal Machines, Ozzy Osbourne, Steven Tyler, Slash, Robbie Williams, Lou Reed, Ronnie Wood, Jerry Cantrell, Dave Navarro, and has been a member of Billy Idol's band since 2010. He's also a successful actor and contemporary painter whose works have been showcas...

A successful lifetime sideman who's played with David Bowie, John Lennon, Tim Curry, David Coverdale, Robert Smith, Ian Hunter, The NY Dolls, Glen Matlock, Lorde and others… Earl's also released 7 solo LPs, and 2 LPs as part of Phantom, Rocker & Slick. Earl also acted in and narrated the documentary Rock 'n Roll Guns for Hire VERY deep convo, Earl talks about the philosophy behind his success as a...

Lead guitarist and founder of Sugarcult talks about the extremes of his career, "flunking upwards," making yourself irreplaceable, starting a family, getting to play vs. having to play, his biggest changes, having kids and more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar...

Christian is the guitar player for The Quill - one of the best hard rock psychedelic blues bands around. He also is the singer and lead guitar player for Circus Prutz, a cool blues rock and boogie band that just released their 2nd full-length LP, White Jazz - Black Magic Christian talks about how the band came together, the unplanned success they've experienced, their recording and writing process...

Founding member, songwriter and lead guitarist of The Hooters, and writer of the #3 Billboard Joan Osborne hit, "One Of Us"... Eric's also written hits for Scorpions, Robbie Williams, Ricky Martin & others Playing Live Aid, Amnesty International, and in front of over 300,000 people in Berlin, for The Wall… detailed info about writing his biggest hits, stories about playing with Cyndi Lauper, The B...

Founding member & Orange Goblin guitarist shares stories on how the band started, secret to their longevity, guitar influences you might not expect, a history of some of the band's best songs, Joe's favorite Orange Goblin songs, fan favorites, guitars, getting married, family, waffles and more. Very cool convo: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/   Facebook: https://www.facebo...

Founding member of seminal UK punk-dub band, The Ruts opens up about dealing with the loss of his dad, getting closure on (and permission from) losing his two bandmates and close friends, fighting at The Peppermint Lounge, the Universe and love… How The Ruts got started mixing ska w punk & rock, hooking up with John Peel and selling 250,000 copies of "Babylon's Burning." "Almost famous" supergroup...

A career NYC sideman, John's written, recorded or toured w Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, John Waite, Belinda Carlisle, Julian Lennon, Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Katie Perry, Jonas Bros, Anita Baker, and many others… co-wrote "Poison" with Alice Cooper, plays on and scores very legit movie and television music. Cool stories about playing with Billy Squire, Chuck Leavell, John Waite, Alice Cooper...

At 18, Ryder released his first EP, writing, playing and singing all the songs... he is one of the hottest up-and-coming young blues players on the scene. Lessons learned making his first record, benefits & opportunities created through social media, being homeschooled, traumatic events he experienced and how they helped develop his character & more: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/s...

Originally from Israel, Sean is a guitarist, bassist, producer & songwriter who's played with Enrique Iglesias, Smash Mouth, The Gin Blossoms, Judith Hill, Anna Nalick, Chris Wallace, Ferras & others.  Growing up in Jerusalem with bombs going off all around you on a regular basis… moving to LA, his serious work ethic, how he wound up working with Enrique Iglesias & Smash Mouth, licensing & selling...

Originally from Israel, Sean is a guitarist, bassist, producer & songwriter who's played with Enrique Iglesias, Smash Mouth, The Gin Blossoms, Judith Hill, Anna Nalick, Chris Wallace, Ferras & others.  Growing up in Jerusalem with bombs going off all around you on a regular basis… moving to LA, his serious work ethic, how he wound up working with Enrique Iglesias & Smash Mouth, licensing & selling...

Joey was signed by two major labels, first with the band Boystown, second with Coward. He also played and toured with Tommy Henriksen & Meredith Brooks, and has written and produced loads of songs for SYNC licensing Joey talks about how the record company mishandled his deal… playing at Madison Square Garden, moving from NY to LA, getting through a musical low period in his life, how he become a b...

From heavy metal shreddings with Racer X, to hard rock with Mr. Big, plus punk, pop, classical, blues and more with his 15 solo studio LPs, Paul Gilbert has been one of the most highly regarded guitarists of the last 30 years Loads of insight into Paul's personal life, growing up in small town PA, moving to Japan, leading a band vs. being a band member, seeing life and hearing music differently si...