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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram says this is how Prince inspired him give Telecasters another chance
By Phil Weller published
The next-gen blues star has been bestowed his second signature Tele, but it took the Purple One’s influence to convince him of the instrument’s magic

Buddy Guy on the one thing every guitar player needs to play the blues
By Adam Levy published
“There’s some things they do that I wish I had known!” the blues guitar icon says of a few select guitar heroes who followed in his footsteps

Best blues guitars: my pick of the best guitars for playing blues
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Get your best pentatonic licks ready for the top blues guitars from Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, and more

Robin Trower on the secret behind every great power trio, from Cream to Rush
By Phil Weller published
The blues great has played in a number of trios and names the one thing every player must do to make it work

Best semi-hollow guitars: my top picks for tone and feel
By Rob Laing last updated
From affordable workhorses to dream guitar purchases, these are the semi-acoustic guitars that deliver

George Harrison on the guitarist who changed the guitar landscape — and why he wasn't a fan of what followed
By Phil Weller published
A resolute fan of 1950s rock and roll, he never got along with hard rock — despite his love for the guitarist who paved the way for it

Buddy Guy on the warning he gave Jimi Hendrix before he went into the British blues clubs
By Phil Weller published
The pair became great friends, but there was one key difference in their approach to the electric blues

Samantha Fish names the five guitar players she says will keep the blues alive
By Phil Weller published
She’s been backed by Joe Bonamassa and Slash, but who is she backing as the next generation of blues greats?
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