Legends: How to Play and Compose Like the World's Greatest Guitarists

by Adrian Clark

Legends not only writes out the licks and tricks of guitar legends such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Satriani, but it also contains tips to encourage experimentation with songwriting! Each chapter includes a biography of the player, a breakdown of what gear he uses, and recommended further listening tips.

208 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

About the author

Adrian Clark is an art commentator and historian with a deep interest in British and Irish artists of the mid-20th century. Originally a collector, he soon turned to writing and research, contributing extensively to The British Art Journal and authoring several books. A City lawyer by profession and historian by training, he brings a disciplined, analytical approach to his work. Educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge, his lifelong fascination with history was shaped by influential thinkers like Maurice Cowling. Clark’s writing aims to uncover the complex realities behind artistic and historical narratives, always questioning the assumptions that shape how we interpret the past.