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Skip James, 1967

From Satan to Jesus, Skip James Played Through Shadow and Light on These Five Essential Tracks

By Jim Beaugez published

Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson may have sung about having a hellhound on his trail, but Skip James sounded like the one on the run.

John Lee Hooker with Epiphone Zephyr

Watch John Lee Hooker Bringing the Blues to London in 1964

By Jas Obrecht published

Video This historic BBC performance of “Boom Boom” helped turn a whole generation on to the blues.

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Luther Dickinson, 2022

“The Fire of Youth is the Fuel for Rock and Roll”: Luther Dickinson Talks Tone, Inspiration, and the Future of Roots Rock

By Jimmy Leslie published

The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’

Keb' Mo'

Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 2: Hip Tips and Tricks for Better Playing

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

Add these helpful hints to your arsenal of blues moves.

Son House (Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr) performs on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1967 in Londo

Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 4: Slide Song Suggestions

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

Essential listening for blues players with insights from Ben Harper and Roy Rogers.

Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton

Old Man’s Blues or Young Man’s Blues? Here’s Why Eric Clapton’s Beano Album Remains Essential Listening for Everybody

By Jim Campilongo published

Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.

BB Playing a 1960s Gibson ES-330TD

Here’s Some Blues You Can Really Use

By Rob Laing, Jon Bishop, Chris Bird published

Improve your playing with this master class on everything you need to know for better blues.

Son House (1902 - 1988) on stage, 1967.

Watch Son House’s Unmissable “Death Letter Blues” TV Performance

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Delta blues legend was a true master of slide guitar.

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Johnny Winter (1944 - 2014) performs onstage at the Auditorium Theater, Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1977.

Watch Johnny Winter’s Jaw-Dropping Final Performance

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Firebird V-toting blues rock hero bows out for the last time with this historical live rendition of Robert Johnson's “Dust My Broom.”

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Albert King performs live at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 12, 1970.

The True Blue Notes: How to Find Them on Your Guitar

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

These notes anchor the profound sound of the blues. Learn how to nail them down.

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