B.B. King The night Eric Clapton invited Richie Sambora to a dream jam session The former Bon Jovi man opens up on being accepted by the blues community and his heroes, having cut his teeth playing the blues as a young, hopeful guitarist "You Don’t Want to Play Like B.B. King or Somebody Else. You Want to Be You": Some Collected Words of Wisdom From B.B. King Himself "Try to ‘borrow’ a little bit from each guy. And, like that, you become you," said the King of the Blues Fatten Your Chops With Double-Stops in the Style of Blues Legends Like B.B. King, Lightnin' Hopkins and Robert Johnson These essential phrases will help you speak the language of blues guitar Latest B.B. King Blues Turnarounds (Part 1) By Phil Capone last updated 14 October 21 How to play soulful, harmonically effective melodies over the last four bars of a blues progression in the styles of the genre’s greatest players. Here’s Why Blind Lemon Jefferson Was a Guitar Genius By Jim Campilongo published 29 September 21 The Father of Texas Blues helped shape the future of rock 'n' roll. Definitive B.B. King Biography ‘King of the Blues’ Available to Pre-Order By Rod Brakes published 22 September 21 Read this sneak peek telling the story of “3 O'Clock Blues” – the song that launched the great man’s career. Gibson and the B.B. King Music Company Set October Release Date for New Epiphone Lucille Model By Matt Owen published 17 September 21 The two brands have reaffirmed their partnership by way of the B.B. King Legacy Initiative, which will bring new signature guitars, a biopic and more. Five Reasons Bonnie Raitt is a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff published 7 September 21 Video Here’s why the blues guitar phenom continues to be a leading light. Video 12 Killer Blues Licks You Must Know By GP Editors last updated 1 September 21 You can drop any of these 12 classic phrases into a blues-based progression and come out smiling. Bernie Marsden Announces New Album, 'Kings' By Jackson Maxwell published 11 June 21 Featuring 10 covers and two original instrumentals, the album sees Marsden paying tribute to BB, Albert, and Freddie King. Watch Gary Moore and B.B. King Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992 By Christopher Scapelliti published 7 May 21 The amazing 10-minute performance was recorded at the Town and Country Club in London. Watch B.B. King Change His String Onstage Without Stopping the Song By Christopher Scapelliti published 29 March 21 They sure didn't call him the King for nothing. Watch B.B. King and Johnny Winter Jam Together on TV By Christopher Scapelliti published 16 July 20 Two legends talk about the blues, share their insights and - best of all - play together. 1234Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Win tickets to see Dweezil Zappa in San Francisco2David Cassidy on seeing Hendrix, learning from the session guitar greats, and jamming with Paul McCartney and John Lennon3Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic4Matteo Mancuso pays homage to his hero, Paul Gilbert, with new track, Paul Position 5Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way
Blues Turnarounds (Part 1) By Phil Capone last updated 14 October 21 How to play soulful, harmonically effective melodies over the last four bars of a blues progression in the styles of the genre’s greatest players.
Here’s Why Blind Lemon Jefferson Was a Guitar Genius By Jim Campilongo published 29 September 21 The Father of Texas Blues helped shape the future of rock 'n' roll.
Definitive B.B. King Biography ‘King of the Blues’ Available to Pre-Order By Rod Brakes published 22 September 21 Read this sneak peek telling the story of “3 O'Clock Blues” – the song that launched the great man’s career.
Gibson and the B.B. King Music Company Set October Release Date for New Epiphone Lucille Model By Matt Owen published 17 September 21 The two brands have reaffirmed their partnership by way of the B.B. King Legacy Initiative, which will bring new signature guitars, a biopic and more.
Five Reasons Bonnie Raitt is a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff published 7 September 21 Video Here’s why the blues guitar phenom continues to be a leading light.
12 Killer Blues Licks You Must Know By GP Editors last updated 1 September 21 You can drop any of these 12 classic phrases into a blues-based progression and come out smiling.
Bernie Marsden Announces New Album, 'Kings' By Jackson Maxwell published 11 June 21 Featuring 10 covers and two original instrumentals, the album sees Marsden paying tribute to BB, Albert, and Freddie King.
Watch Gary Moore and B.B. King Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992 By Christopher Scapelliti published 7 May 21 The amazing 10-minute performance was recorded at the Town and Country Club in London.
Watch B.B. King Change His String Onstage Without Stopping the Song By Christopher Scapelliti published 29 March 21 They sure didn't call him the King for nothing.
Watch B.B. King and Johnny Winter Jam Together on TV By Christopher Scapelliti published 16 July 20 Two legends talk about the blues, share their insights and - best of all - play together.