Was Jimi the Best Guitarist Ever?

For a recent book reading, I was lucky enough to have Greg Kihn alongside, interviewing me. This was at Clayton Books, a shop in Clayton, a small town in Contra Costa County. Turns out Kihn lives nearby. I’ve known Greg for years, back when his band was working local clubs before scoring with “The Breakup [...]

Classic Posters with Katherine Featuring Griffin’s Flying Eyeball

Welcome to a new video blog series I call Touring the Vault, in which I’ll take you on brief tours through the archive of Wolfgang’s Vault, and give you a glimpse into our processes of learning and discovery. We’ll dig deep into the vast array of poster art, both inventoried and as-yet-unearthed, and you’ll hear stories [...]

Forgive me Guitar God, for I have sinned…

It’s been many years since my last confession, and in that time I have strayed from the path of virtuosity. My days have been filled with simple punk rock, my nights awash in humble ‘60s pop and r&b. But I have been born again, and as an act of contrition, I have been listening to the teachings of your disciple, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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