Magazine Interviews

RITCHIE BLACKMORE
Euro-Metal Special. WMGO, August, 1997. A roundtable interview with the movers and shakers of this distinctive style. Includes transriptions of Deep Purple and Rainbow music.

BOB BRADSHAW
The Ins and Outs of F/X. WMGO, Vol.2 1995. Includes music examples and diagrams. The effects expert to the stars talks to Wolf about fuzz, wah, echo, phasers, flangers, signal paths and more!

ROSS CHILDRESS
Collective Soul. WMGO, August, 1997. Talking guitar with Ross Childress. Interview and overview. Includes transcribed music from Collective Soul’s Disciplined Breakdown album.

MARTY FRIEDMAN
Megaguitar with Megadeth. WMGO, December 1997. Wolf and Megadeth axemen, Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman, discuss the band’s essential riffs, solos, compositions and recording techniques. Features an insightful look at Marty’s unique improvisational approach in “Hangar 18.”

ERIC JOHNSON
Eric Johnson First Shot. WMGO, Vol.4 1996. Wolf and Eric Johnson discuss early music experiences, influences, wide intervals, soloing, fusion playing and more. Includes music, diagrams, charts and Eric’s essential listening list.

B.B.KING
B.B .King, Music Appreciation, GPM, January, 1988. Wolf and B.B.King discuss tips for aspiring players, guitar hooks, his goals and more.

ALEX LIFESON
Alex Lifeson: The Making of a Guitar Legend. WMGO, Vol.5 1996. Wolf and Alex Lifeson discuss early music experiences, influences, arpeggios, classical guitar, solos, rhythm playing and more! Includes music, diagrams and Alex’s essential listening list.

DAVE MUSTAINE
Megaguitar with Megadeth. WMGO, December 1997. Wolf and Megadeth axemen, Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman, discuss the band’s essential riffs, solos, compositions and recording techniques.

DAVE NAVARRO
One Hot Minute with Dave Navarro. WMGO, Vol.3 1996. A nutshell guide to the highlights of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest record, One Hot Minute. Wolf and Dave Navarro discuss octaves, riffs, effects and soloing.

ANDY SUMMERS
Andy Summers First Shot. WMGO, Vol.3 1996. Wolf and Andy Summers discuss early influences, musical breakthroughs, jazz, r&b, modes, classical music, blues and more. Includes music and charts, plus Andy’s essential listening list.

STEVE VAI
Steve Vai First Shot. WMGO, Vol.2 1995. Wolf and Steve Vai discuss early influences, personal milestones, musical development, influences, technique, modes and more. Includes music, charts, diagrams, and Steve’s essential listening list.

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
Well Healed, GPM, December, 1986. Reprinted in Guitar Classics XIV: Nothin’ But The Blues. Wolf and Stevie discuss the blues, rock and R&B sessions, his influences, his techniques and more.

JEFF WATSON
Jeff Watson. GPM, July, 1989. Wolf and Jeff talk in depth about the eight-finger technique and Watson’s playing on Night Ranger’s Man in Motion album.