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Guitar Player presents 50 badass blues guitar solos you must hear
By GP Editors last updated
From the players of old to the guitarists shaping the blues scene, this list serves up a cross section of the genre’s finest solos from across nearly a century of guitar blues

Watch the Essential ‘Love Letters: Samantha Fish Live from New Orleans’ Documentary Concert Special
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video This unmissable film offers an intimate look into the life and career of one of today’s most vital blues artists

“In the Canon of the Blues, His Songs Are Really Top of the Heap”: Walter Trout Explains Why Robert Johnson Is Considered in a League of His Own
By Guitar Player Staff published
Covered by the likes of Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson’s originals are the ground zero of recorded Delta blues

Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 1: How to Choose a Blues Box and the Strings to Make it Sing
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
Once the wood and wires are happening, there are some time-honored tricks that can help make playing acoustic blues easier.

Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 2: Hip Tips and Tricks for Better Playing
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
Add these helpful hints to your arsenal of blues moves.

Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 3: Open Roots Tuning Tips
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
These essential tunings are the keys to slide blues success.
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