Author: Michael Molenda
Founder of Guardians of Guitar. Longest-serving Editor in Chief of GUITAR PLAYER (1997-2018). Long live Link Wray and Mick Ronson!
Gretchen Menn Decodes Led Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks”
As Guardians of Guitar announced exclusively on February 11, the Zepparella crew launched a truly unique and awesomely kick-ass Zepparella Learning Channel that will break down the music of Led Zeppel... Read More
Mortal & Immortal Guitar: Gilby Clarke’s Custom Zemaitis
Lisa S. Johnson appears to be on a quest to photographically document every fabulous “artist guitar” on the planet. Her 2013 book, 108 Rock Star Guitars, is a treasure trove of stunning i... Read More
Guardians Playlist: Oft-Forgotten Guitarists of the ’70s
Zal Cleminson, Sensational Alex Harvey Band Nurtured, informed, and emboldened by the guitar explosion of the ’60s, as the 1970s unfolded, so did the progression of transcendent guitarists—man... Read More
Exclusive! Zepparella Debuts YouTube Learning Channel
Guardians of Guitar has been given an exclusive 24-hour premiere of The Zepparella Learning Channel. [See below for the videos!] Conceived, produced, and directed by the powerhouse, all-female Led Zep... Read More
Steve Hackett Believes Music Can Still Save Humanity
Every since The Who released Tommy [1969], I have been obsessed with rock music deployed in the service of larger concepts. I adored rock and roll, of course, and I loved the fact some artists smacked... Read More
NOIZE FROM EDITOR BOY
That Gibson Elephant Jamming in the Room Gibson has suffered through a long, hard season of getting its butt handed to it. Financial meltdown. Horrible company culture. The “Wood Incident.̶... Read More
GoG Award! Line 6 Relay G10S
I have attended more NAMM shows than I will ever admit (though, hey, iced teas and movie tickets are reasonable bribes if you must know). They are crowded. They are loud. At times, they are absolutely... Read More
The Inaugural GoG Gear Awards!
I have attended more NAMM shows than I will ever admit (though, hey, iced teas and movie tickets are reasonable bribes if you must know). They are crowded. They are loud. At times, they are absolutely... Read More
