Andy Summers Interview

A few years ago, I was contacted by Andy Summers’ publicist about interviewing him about his then new record, Metal Dog, a masterpiece of modern guitar mayhem. Now he has a new book of short stories, Fretted and Moaning, and a new record Harmonics of the Night, so it seemed like a perfect time to chat again. We spoke in general terms about gear but he was kind enough to also send me a more specific list, available at www.guitarmode...
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[@user-fg5mj2ks1j]

Aww, the giant that is Andy! The ease with which he plays complex guitar chords is amazing. In my humble opinion, I think that his versatile talent, his superb technique, and his inner strength is what facilitated The Police to become who they are, and helped Sting & Stewart to blossom. A fabulous guitarist and his solo work is superb.

[@haleyheavenhill7680]

Definitely one of the best guitarists ever! Plus he’s a really interesting person, and very polite and pleasant.

[@calummcnab3222]

Great interview, the questions that no-one else asks. Love it.

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

Thanks Calum

[@amadorsanchez5222]

we love andy.......

[@tahoetyler]

This is a great interview! It really illuminates how interesting Mr. Summers is. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

Thanks.

[@jamesbond4633]

My suggestion for the next Andy Summer's record would be a totally acoustic instrument one. The Andy Summer's quintet with bass, drums, piano, acoustic guitar and a great female singer!!!!! A jazz, pop, rock, old big band mix!!! Great interview. Very interesting to hear Andy talk about his creative process. VEry inspiring!! Thanks for this and letting Andy speak his mind with asking great questions and listening unlike the main strea media does!!!!

[@ASparkleross]

Obsessed with that framed photo of him behind him.

[@LukeryaPereprygova]

Andy is great.

[@CyberattackWorld]

super cool

[@rvanstar]

Interesting .. I’m a photographer that composes on guitar ~ sound and vision

[@sicherheit]

Though I certainly don't sound like him, Summers was an early influence. Ghost In The Machine was one of the first records I bought with my own money. Here is me explaining how to play the solo from Mother: th-cam.com/video/dow9M2tSsoI/w-d-xo.html

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

I don't sound like him either but his approach showed me one way my jazz influences could be incorporated into pop music.