B.B. King "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 "Blues Music Is My First Love": Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Reveals Five Life-Changing Riffs The Fender signature artist and Grammy-winning bluesman talks vital influences from Albert King and B.B. King to Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Hazel Latest B.B. King 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. The 12 Most Influential Guitarists of All Time—and Their Signature Styles By Dale Turner and Dave Rubin published 14 April 20 These dozen guitarists shaped music in the 20th century and forever changed the guitar's role. 123Archives 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 READ1“Joe Walsh insisted that I buy it, and he was right”: Jimmy Page on his “Number 1” 1959 Gibson Les Paul2“My three mentors are B.B. King, Albert King and Jimi Hendrix. I don’t think it does Hendrix any service for me to be compared to him, because he was a genius”: How Robin Trower crafted his blistering tonal triumph, Day of the Eagle3“I remember seeing my posters everywhere. It was like, ‘Gary Clark Jr. – the new Hendrix.’ I was like, ‘Man, you’re not even giving me a chance to be anything but a blues or rock-star guitar player’”: Gary Clark Jr. never asked to be a guitar savior 4Best Travel Guitars 2024: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more5“I once asked Jeff Beck if he used Vox AC30s, and he said, ‘What? Those old Beatle bashers?’ Then he realized what he'd said”: Paul McCartney talks Vox amps, and his love of dirty tones
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.
The 12 Most Influential Guitarists of All Time—and Their Signature Styles By Dale Turner and Dave Rubin published 14 April 20 These dozen guitarists shaped music in the 20th century and forever changed the guitar's role.