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Buddy Guy
“I Got to Chicago on September the 25th, 1957. And I’m Still Here”: How Buddy Guy Went From Diddley Bow “Country Boy” to Chicago Blues Legend “I said to myself, I want to do something the rest of the kids can’t do. And I thought, I want to play the guitar,” says the blues icon
Gary Moore performs in London in 1973.
Watch Gary Moore Shred the Blues The late bluesman from Belfast demonstrates his world-class technique and explains what makes a great electric guitar
Marcus King
Marcus King’s Top Six Tips for Guitarists The electric-blues firebrand delivers a half-dozen pointers to help you become a singular player

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Bonnie Raitt performs live in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1976

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

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Rory Gallagher

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Video Band Of Friends celebrate ‘Rory Gallagher 50th Anniversary’ release with tribute gig.

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Rory Gallagher

Watch Rory Gallagher Define Classic Blues Rock Stratocaster Tone

By Rod Brakes last updated 27 August 21

Video This stunning performance at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 shows the Irishman at his rawest.

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