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B.B. King (1925-2015), Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) and Albert Collins (1932-1993) perform together on stage on the riverboat SS President in New Orleans during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 22 April 1988.
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.

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Kirk Fletcher
Watch Blues Master Kirk Fletcher’s "Afraid to Die, Too Scared to Live" Music Video

By Rod Brakes Published

Video The guitarist drops soulful lead single from forthcoming album ‘Heartache by the Pound.’

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Rory Gallagher, 1973
Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues

By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman Published

This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.

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Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid perform Parkpop festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 25 June 1989.
“Is the Music an Expression of Your State of Being, Or is it Something You're Just Taking On?” Vernon Reid Talks Jazz, Theory and the Spirit of the Blues

By Joe Gore Published

The Living Colour guitarist gets real in this interview from the GP archives.

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Samantha Fish
Watch Samantha Fish Up Close Performing “Gone for Good” on a Gibson Firebird

By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold Published

Video Cop some moves from the blues-shredding firebrand in this classic 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast episode.

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Albert Cummings still from "Meet the Man" single video
Watch Blues Hotshot Albert Cummings’ New Performance Video, “Meet the Man”

By Rod Brakes Last updated

Video The Stratocaster-wielding bluesman drops second single from high-flying 'Ten' album.

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Eric Clapton performs at Madison Square Garden on October 8, 1994 in New York City.
Historic Eric Clapton Performance and Martin Scorsese Interview Finally Gets Official DVD and Blu-ray Release

By Rod Brakes Published

With a 4K upgrade, audio remix and previously unreleased tracks this bumper blues collection is available to pre-order here.

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Bonnie Raitt performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, on August 6th, 1977
Learn to Play Slide Like Bonnie Raitt

By Jeff Jacobson Last updated

An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.

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RICK HOLMSTROM
“I’m Sick of All of the Existential, Post-Apocalyptic Doom”: Rick Holmstrom Reacts to the Current Crazy with ‘Get It!’

By Michael Ross Published

With a joyful noise this rapid release is all about having a good time.

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Albert Cummings
“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.

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