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Chicago blues

Junior Kimbrough performs at Junior’s Place, a.k.a. Junior’s Juke Joint, in Chulahoma, Mississippi, in 1999
The Evolution of Hill Country Blues From Mississippi Fred McDowell to Cedric Burnside, here’s how a new generation is taking the juke joint sound forward
Charlie Musselwhite
“There Was More to It Than Just Music”: Charlie Musselwhite Talks Blues The revered harp player finds his way back to the guitar on new album, ‘Mississippi Son’
Chuck Berry poses for a portait at Leonard Chess's home in circa 1958 in Chicago, Illinois.
Watch Chuck Berry Perform His Breakthrough Hit, “Maybellene,” Live on TV Five years on from his passing, we share the fascinating story behind the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pioneering classic.

Latest Chicago blues

Chuck Berry (1928-2017) performs on November 23, 1981, at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.

Hail! Hail! Gibson Presents the Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355

By Rod Brakes last updated 20 October 21

The father of rock ‘n’ roll is honored with another iconic signature model.

Bonnie Raitt performs live in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1976

Watch Bonnie Raitt Introduce Buddy Guy on Stage in 1974

By Rod Brakes published 9 September 21

Video This unmissable episode of 'Soundstage' is the epitome of ‘70s cool.

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Buddy Guy performs on stage with Frampton's Guitar Circus at Harrah's Resort Southern California on August 30, 2014 in Valley Center, California.

Watch Buddy Guy Mesmerize the Guitar Center

By Rod Brakes published 13 July 21

Video Damn right, Buddy Guy got the blues! Guitar store jams don’t get much better than this.

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Willie Dixon in the backyard of Muddy Waters' house in 1981

Watch Chicago Blues Trailblazer Willie Dixon Nail His 1954 Blues Standard “Hoochie Coochie Man” Live

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 2 July 21

VIDEO A Blackguard Esquire-toting Stephen Stills joins the Chess Records legend on stage.

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