Richard Barrett looks into the techniques of the remarkable guitarists that have played alongside one of rock’s best-loved frontmen over the years, with example riffs, solos and backing backing tracks.
Ozzy Osbourne has collaborated with, and established, some of the most revered guitarists in the business. First, from his Black Sabbath days, is Tony Iommi, who has probably contributed more vocabulary and influenced more guitarists in this genre than any other. His crushing riffs and bluesy solos were created in spite of the artificial fingertips on the two middle fingers of his fretting hand (lost in an industrial accident as a teenager).
When Ozzy went solo in the late ’70s, it was Randy Rhoads who set the precedent for much of what followed. Blizzard Of Ozz and Diary Of A Madman feature fast, accurate riffing and deft, melodic solos that reflected Randy’s love of classical harmony - and gave Ozzy’s career a much needed shot in the arm. Sadly, Randy’s life was ended prematurely by a tragic plane crash on tour in 1982.
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THE MOODY BLUES
This month Stuart Ryan delves into the picking style of this British prog legend whose acoustic guitar has powered many a Moody Blues song.
WAYNE KRANTZ
This issue Nick Mellor provides an insight into this brilliant jazz stylist, focusing on his approach to improvising over static chords.
OPEN G TUNING
Open tunings are great fun and can help create exciting new ideas. Simon Barnard shows how to incorporate open G tuning into your playing.
RODRIGO GOUVEIA
Last month we featured Mateus Asato, and mentioned the importance of the neo-soul style in his playing. Here we turn to his fellow Brazilian, the master of neo-soul fusion.
MARK KNOPFLER
Our topic this month is a master craftsman as both guitar player and songwriter. His style is unique and his influence spreads far and wide.
U2
Martin Cooper checks out the chiming pedal delay tones of this stadium-filling band from Dublin, Ireland, and guitarist The Edge.
LUTHER ALLISON
It’s blues with a touch of soul this month, as David Gerrish explores the dynamic, expressive style of an often overlooked Chicago bluesman.
JOHANN KASPAR MERTZ Capriccio
This month Declan Zapala explores the music of Austria at the turn of the Romantic period with a fiery caprice to level up your fingers and unlock your inner virtuoso.
THE CROSSROADS Michael Landau
John Wheatcroft explores the playing of a session ace _ and blazing blues-rock maestro who graces the top-flight m band of singer-songwriting legend, James Taylor.
VIDEO MASTERCLASS Troy Redfern
This month GT welcomes this slide guitar virtuoso. If you've been wanting to take your slide playing to the next level then this is one's for you. With Jon Bishop.
