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Robert Johnson

Blues artist Rory Block
“Keep Going Until Everybody Knows Who You Are”: Rory Block Talks the Blues Koko Taylor's “Little Miss Dynamite” gives blues women their due on new album ‘Ain’t Nobody Worried,’ with acoustic covers of Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Elizabeth Cotten and more
Rory Gallagher, 1973
Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.
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.

Latest Robert Johnson

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

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

By Rod Brakes published 22 December 21

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 10 December 21

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 3 September 21

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

Fatten Up Your Blues Licks with Double-Stops

By Guitar Player Staff published 16 June 20

Mastering this technique is a cherished goal for all aspiring blues guitar heroes.

New Photograph of Robert Johnson Uncovered

By Jackson Maxwell last updated 21 May 20

The new photo, featured on the cover of his stepsister Annye Anderson’s forthcoming memoir, is only the third photo of the blues legend thought to exist.

The 12 Most Influential Guitarists of All Time—and Their Signature Styles

By Dale Turner and Dave Rubin published 14 April 20

These dozen guitarists shaped music in the 20th century and forever changed the guitar's role.

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