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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 An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.
Skip James at Newport Folk Festival 26th July 1964.
“His Storytelling Was as Brilliant as His Guitar Playing”: How the Spirit of Skip James is Felt Stronger than Ever Today in Bentonia Blues Washed up at age 30, the legendary bluesman was rediscovered in 1964, just five years before his death.
Chris Cornell is an American musician, singer and songwriter of Soundgarden and Audioslave. April 18 2016, Roma Auditorium Parco della Musica, Italy.
The Songwriting and Guitar Playing Genius of Chris Cornell As Soundgarden's 'Badmotorfinger' turn 30 this year we take a close look at the inspirational guitar techniques of one of alternative rock’s leading talents.

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Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains performs at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center on August 20, 2019 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Are You Missing Out On These Vital Techniques? Learn How Guitar Playing Evolved in the ‘90s in this Free Lesson

By Vinnie DeMasi published 28 October 21

Embracing the ethos of blues-rock, early metal, ’70s soul and punk these tricks of the trade reinvigorated rock and could do the same for your own playing.

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An Acoustic Guitar Player’s Practical Guide to Using Alternate Tunings

By Jimmy Leslie published 19 August 21

From Neil Young and The Doobie Brothers to The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.

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