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“The Key to Finding Who You Are is to Compose”: Lee Ritenour Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks
By Mark McStea last updated
With thousands of sessions to his name the guitarist talks definitive solo records and collaborations from his multi-genre catalog.

Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats
By Art Thompson published
Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You'
By Mark McStea published
Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.

“If You Want to Be a Creator, You’ve Got to Go On a Whole Different Journey”: Albert Cummings Talks Blues
By Rod Brakes published
With his new album, ‘Ten’, the Strat-slinger is keeping the blues alive and well – and down to earth.

“His Storytelling Was as Brilliant as His Guitar Playing”: How the Spirit of Skip James is Felt Stronger than Ever Today in Bentonia Blues
By Jim Beaugez published
Washed up at age 30, the legendary bluesman was rediscovered in 1964, just five years before his death.

The History of the Fender Telecaster
By Richard Smith published
How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.

Living Legend Larry McCray Releases New Bonamassa/Smith-Produced Track “Breaking News”
By Rod Brakes published
Video The Rust Belt bluesman reveals the second single from his long-awaited new album, ‘Blues Without You.’

Listen to Blues Guitar Virtuoso Albert Cummings’ Hard-Rocking Single “Need Somebody” from His Forthcoming ‘Ten’ Album
By Rod Brakes published
Read our exclusive interview and get a sneak preview of the opening track.
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