I’d like to thank you for the excellent cover story on Sophie Lloyd [September 2023], who is like a breath of fresh air. As a longtime contributor to Guitar World (for 37 years, from 1982 to 2019), I’ve listened to — and interviewed — hundreds of great guitarists. What I enjoy so fervently about Sophie is the sheer exuberance of her playing; she combines finesse and technique into a spellbinding style that lifts my mood every time I hear it.
— Joe Lalaina
Vito Bratta, still the Lion king
I just read your interview with Vito Bratta in the September 2023 issue, and I savored every word. He’s been a favorite of mine, and I think I can speak for many others when I say it was euphoric to hear him talking about White Lion again after all these years. Good job! Now do us all a solid and transcribe something from the White Lion catalog.
— Ted Corby
Thanks for the story on Vito Bratta. Man, I remember that summer listening to Pride and wearing out the VHS copy I had of White Lion’s Live at the Ritz. He’s one of those guys; give him a guitar and he can solo over anything and never miss a note. I’m surprised he didn’t mention the ADA MP1, though. He’s the reason I bought one! Maybe when he switched to the Carvin Power Amp?
— Ron Whitemyer
Back when yelling “Free Bird” at shows wasn’t a tired joke
How’s this for a Lynyrd Skynyrd story [June 2023]? The first time I ever heard
