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“There Was More to It Than Just Music”: Charlie Musselwhite Talks Blues

By Jim Beaugez published

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

By Denny Ilett, Christopher Scapelliti published

Video Five years on from his passing, we share the fascinating story behind the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pioneering classic.

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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

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

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

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

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

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