The Stratocaster was Dale's weapon of choice, and subsequently became the sword with which the vast majority of self-respecting surf-rock guitar-slingers armed themselves.

Remembering jazz guitarist Russell Malone Malone, who died Aug. 23, was one of the leading guitarists of his generation. Before starting his own group, he performed with Diana Krall, ...

Russell Malone, a jazz guitarist whose encyclopedic knowledge of musicians and songs, combined with a precise yet relaxed playing style, earned him jobs with Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall and ...

So said the late Dick Dale to Guitar World's Alan di Perna a number of years ago.. The late surf guitar king was not a man of technical prowess, but he didn't need to be. The song that launched ...