Milton Keynes adman draws up Draughtsman's Contract

A contemporary composer drawing inspiration from the classics

Philip Bashe and Don McLeese stop a lone Stone stateside

A Man With A Gift

In between tours with Ultravox and appearances on Live Aid, Midge Ure somehow found the time to discuss the writing and recording of his first ever solo LP 'The Gift' and his No1 single with Ian Gilby.

The wonderful guitars that made the wonderful Midge the wonderful guitarist. That he is.

Gary Hopkins lends an ear to the Caledonian Crooner

From Gretsches to Strats, from Pop to Jazz. The ever-changing songwriter talks chords, choruses and contrapuntals with Adrian Deevoy

Making up chords with the Gretsch collector.

Naked truths from a pop idol

Nick some ideas for songwriting, nick a few big semi-acoustic Gretsches, nick this issue.

Boots No 7 or Fairlight Series 3? Tony Reed trades fashion tips with the Duran and Arcadia ivory-tinkler

Super-guitarist, super-producer and Superstar, Nile Rodgers must be doing something right. Our exclusive, in-depth interview with the man and his production team reveals all...

Omar: comin' to ya, on a dust road

Whether you like his music or not, nobody can knock Paul McCartney's achievements as the world's most successful songwriter. In a rare interview he talks to Patrick Humphries about the music, recordings and personalities that combined to produce his first solo album for three years - 'Press To Play'.

The artist who was a "face" is still struggling to gain true recognition for his musical talents.

drum parts and recording arts

While most musicians flounder attempting to play one instrument, Phil Collins has his cake and eats it. Tony Horkins pieces together the multiple talents and discovers the complete musician

League leader and Moroder man talks tech to Tony Mills

A swim on the wild side

Farther along with Spirit's Randy California.

From Spandaus to Thompsons — and Richard is gunning for something more than cult recognition of his massively influential guitar style with a new album, Daring Adventures. Moving target: Paul Trynka

Weird tales from ace guitarist's LP sessions; shawms, theremins, and a silver band.

An exclusive interview with Rick Wakeman plus music from '1984' for you to play.

I.M. caught Rick Wakeman after Arthur and before Liszt