
Joe Bosso
Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s an enthusiastic guitarist, but he’s nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. If you need a drummer for your Beatles tribute band, look him up.
Latest articles by Joe Bosso

Lita Ford's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Former Runaway and guitar hero Lita Ford picks five guitar album from five guitar greats...

Kevin Shirley – The 12 Records That Changed My Life
By Joe Bosso published
Producer extraordinaire Kevin Shirley picks a dozen dynamic discs, from Beethoven to Bachman Turner Overdrive

Reb Beach’s 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Winger and Whitesnake man Reb Beach picks five extraordinary albums that influenced his own playing...

Craig Chaquico's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Former Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico delivers the details on five stunning guitar albums...

The 10 Records That Changed Kevin Godley's Life
By Joe Bosso published
A quarter of 10cc, half of Godley & Creme, now riding solo: Kevin Godley picks ten tracks that got him where he is today

The 10 Records That Changed Marty Friedman's Life
By Joe Bosso published
String slinger extraordinaire, former member of Megadeth and Japanophile Marty Friedman picks 10 path-altering records

The 5 Albums That Changed Viv Campbell's Life
By Joe Bosso published
Def Leppard and Last In Line guitarist picks five albums that left a lasting impression...

Paul Gilbert's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Mr Big's King of Shred picks five albums that formed his musical DNA

Billy Duffy’s 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Cult guitarist Billy Duffy picks five albums no axeman should ever leave home without

Alex Skolnick: The 10 Records That Changed My Life
By Joe Bosso published
Testament axeman Alex Skolnick picks ten records that made him think differently

Gus G's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Five platters that matter from Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind guitarist Gus G

The 10 Records That Changed Dave Cobb's Life
By Joe Bosso published
He’s the hottest producer in country music today... and he does rock'n'roll too. Dave Cobb chooses ten discs that did permanent damage

Steve Vai on art, sparkle paint and penguins
By Joe Bosso published
He’s already an artist with a guitar in his hands. But now Steve Vai is applying his creativity to the visual medium

Sammy Hagar: The 10 Records That Changed My Life
By Joe Bosso published
The albums that shaped The Red Rocker

Eddie Martinez's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Five extraordinary six-string collections courtesy of a man who's played with everyone from David Lee Roth to Meat Loaf

Billy Sheehan: 10 Live Albums That Changed My Life
By Joe Bosso published
Winery Dogs bass wizard Billy Sheehan picks 10 live albums that broke the mould

Scott Holiday's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Rival Sons' guitarist Scott Holiday picks the albums that inspired him. "If a guitarist sounds interesting, you can get a sense of who he is as a person"

Dean DeLeo's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
The Stone Temple Pilots man picks five extraordinary albums by equally extraordinary guitarists

Nalle Colt's 5 essential guitar albums
By Joe Bosso published
Vintage Trouble's string-slinger picks five albums that shaped him

Dave Jerden: The 10 Records That Changed My Life
By Joe Bosso published
In the second part of our new series, acclaimed producer and engineer Dave Jerden talks about the records that shaped him

Paul Jackson's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson picks five albums from extraordinary string-slingers

Charlie Starr's 5 Essential Guitar Albums
By Joe Bosso published
Blackberry Smoke's main man picks five favourite guitar albums

Butch Vig: The 10 Records That Changed My Life
By Joe Bosso published
Garbage drummer and producer Butch Vig talks about the records that shaped him
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