Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This Warren DeMartini interview took place on January 7, 1987. Portions of it were used for his April 1987 "Guitar Player" magazine cover story. On the same day, I also interviewed Warren's co-guitarist in Ratt, the late Robbin Crosby (hear it here: youtube.com/watch?v=wMz_MvTm9O4). At the time of these conversations, Ratt was midway through their "Dancin' Undercover" tour.
As you’ll hear, Warren was psyched about appearing in the magazine. He’s super-articulate and insightful, and the conversation unfolds like a master class in how to craft solos, sound great on record and in the studio, and play your very best. I hope you enjoy it!
Warren's GP cover shot was done by the always-excellent Neil Zlozower.
If you're into hard rock/heavy metal guitarists of the 1980s, be sure to check out my "Talking Guitar" podcasts of interviews with young Eddie Van Halen, AC/DC's Angus and Malcom Young, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, Joe Satriani, Vivian Campbell, and others. And consider subscribing -- there are lots more interviews to come!
Thanks to engineer/producer Nik Hunt for filming the intro and enhancing the sound of the 37-year-old master tape.
For nearly 200 other guitar-intensive podcasts, interview transcripts, and articles, visit jasobrecht.substack.com/. #warrendemartini #robbincrosby #ratt #jasobrecht #talkingguitar #nikhunt
This podcast is copyright 2024 by Jas Obrecht. All rights reserved.
This Warren DeMartini interview took place on January 7, 1987. Portions of it were used for his April 1987 "Guitar Player" magazine cover story. On the same day, I also interviewed Warren's co-guitarist in Ratt, the late Robbin Crosby (hear it here: youtube.com/watch?v=wMz_MvTm9O4). At the time of these conversations, Ratt was midway through their "Dancin' Undercover" tour.
As you’ll hear, Warren was psyched about appearing in the magazine. He’s super-articulate and insightful, and the conversation unfolds like a master class in how to craft solos, sound great on record and in the studio, and play your very best. I hope you enjoy it!
Warren's GP cover shot was done by the always-excellent Neil Zlozower.
If you're into hard rock/heavy metal guitarists of the 1980s, be sure to check out my "Talking Guitar" podcasts of interviews with young Eddie Van Halen, AC/DC's Angus and Malcom Young, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, Joe Satriani, Vivian Campbell, and others. And consider subscribing -- there are lots more interviews to come!
Thanks to engineer/producer Nik Hunt for filming the intro and enhancing the sound of the 37-year-old master tape.
For nearly 200 other guitar-intensive podcasts, interview transcripts, and articles, visit jasobrecht.substack.com/. #warrendemartini #robbincrosby #ratt #jasobrecht #talkingguitar #nikhunt
This podcast is copyright 2024 by Jas Obrecht. All rights reserved.
