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Watch As 12-Year-Old Joe Bonamassa Opens for B.B. King in 1989
By Christopher Scapelliti published
“He’s the nicest person I’ve ever met in the music business. He is the blues, the blues is him,” Bonamassa said.

Award-Winning Blues Guitarist Deborah Coleman Was a Rock ‘n’ Roll Powerhouse
By Sue Foley published
Remembering the late, great blues virtuoso in this archive interview.

“Truth Is, I Hate the Way I Play Guitar”: Joe Bonamassa Speaks Candidly in Our Exclusive Interview
By Rod Brakes, Joe Bosso published
Read these incredible snippets from our latest issue's eye-opening cover feature.

Blues Turnarounds (Part 1)
By Phil Capone last updated
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
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
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
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
Video Here’s why the blues guitar phenom continues to be a leading light.
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