Radio 2 Guitar Season
Enjoy highlights from our shows exploring the guitar's impact on popular culture
Guitar Stories: Richard Hawley
Richard Hawley discusses his favourite guitars; the 1963 Gibson 335 and Fender Jaguar.
Guitar Stories: Hank Marvin
Hank Marvin explains how the Fender Stratocaster helped define his trademark sound.
Guitar Stories: Anna Calvi
Anna Calvi reveals the inspiration behind her beloved Fender Telecaster
Guitar Stories: Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa on why the Les Paul '59 Standard is the guitar's answer to a Stradivarius
Guitar Stories: Slash
Ultimate Gibson Les Paul fan Slash introduces us to his 1959 flametop copy
Guitar Stories: Martin Taylor
Legendary guitarist Martin Taylor tells Radio 2 about his first ever guitar experiences.
Guitar Stories: Martin Simpson
Martin Simpson visits the workshop of the renowned guitar maker, Stefan Sobell.
Sex Pistol Glen Matlock reveals the real reason why Johnny Rotten shouted his lyrics when singing
Former Pistols bassist Glen returns to the Denmark Street base where the band started.
Bernard Butler on being thrown out of a Denmark Street guitar shop in the early days of Suede
Discover why the guitar supremo was ejected when trying to buy a prized guitar in the 90s
Bill Wyman gives Danny Baker a tour of where The Rolling Stones recorded their debut album—London's Tin Pan Alley: Danny Baker's Musical History Tour
Join ex Stones bassist for a behind-the-scenes peak into the making of their 1964 record.
Joni Mitchell - The Girl with the Guitar
Cerys Matthews and Kate Mossman celebrate the legendary Joni Mitchell.
Jimmy Page speaks to Simon Mayo
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page speaks to Simon Mayo.
Martin Simpson joins Simon Mayo in the studio
Multi-award winning guitarist Martin Simpson talks to Simon.
Hank Marvin speaks to Simon Mayo
Legendary guitarist Hank Marvin speaks to Simon Mayo about his new solo album.
Bob Harris tells Steve Wright about guitars in country music
As part of our Guitar Season, Bob talks about the history of guitars in country music.
Martin Taylor and Martin Simpson explain their passion for the guitar—Sunday Night is Music Night, Sunday Night is Guitar Night
Friday Night is Guitar Night - part of Radio 2's guitar season
Miloš Karadaglić and Pete Callard on a special night celebrating the mighty guitar—Sunday Night is Music Night, Sunday Night is Guitar Night
Miloš and Pete in rehearsal at the Hackney Empire for Friday Night is Guitar Night
Scotty Moore and the Guitar That Changed the World - Trailer—Scotty Moore and the Guitar That Changed the World
Chris Isaak previews the story of the man who pioneered the use of guitar in pop music
Justin Sandercoe teaches the "Hendrix Chord"—The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Rock 'n' Roll Riffs
Guitar tutor Justin Sandercoe joins Chris Evans to help launch Radio 2's Guitar Season


















