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First-hand memories of musicians, instruments and a lifetime of playing.
Influences · 20 July 2020
Great Guitarists
There is no single “best guitarist” — only distinctive players, each with something of their own to say.
Read the storyGuitars
Ultimate Guitar Book
On the Gibson RD Artist, its Bob Moog-designed active electronics and why it remains such a powerful studio guitar.
20 July 2020Times and music
Playing Jimi’s Martin Guitar
The day Noel Redding handed Chris one of Jimi Hendrix’s Martins at his home in Ireland.
8 March 2020Times and music
Meeting Bukka White
A young guitarist meets Bukka White, watches his slide technique up close and receives a compliment never forgotten.
8 March 2020Times and music
Rory Gallagher
Playing Catfish Blues with Rory Gallagher and remembering the intensity and humility behind the music.
8 March 2020My journey as a musician
Just saying…
Why Chris prefers complete takes, live playing and feel over studio shortcuts.
8 March 2020Musician and times
Playing Solo Guitar
Listening, feeling, precision and long hours with the instrument: Chris’s answer to becoming a lead guitarist.
8 March 2020