Son House Here’s How Bottleneck Master Son House Set a Precedent for What Blues – and, in Turn, Rock and Roll – Could Be A part-time preacher, the blues legend – born Edward James House Jr. – influenced generations Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had. “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 Son House Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 3: Open Roots Tuning Tips By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22 These essential tunings are the keys to slide blues success. Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 4: Slide Song Suggestions By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22 Essential listening for blues players with insights from Ben Harper and Roy Rogers. 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. Video Five Reasons Alan Wilson Remains a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff published 30 September 21 The Canned Heat founder helped bring Son House out of retirement and was dubbed “the greatest harmonica player ever” by John Lee Hooker. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 802“Joe Walsh insisted that I buy it”: Jimmy Page on his “Number 1” 1959 Gibson Les Paul3How Robin Trower crafted his blistering tonal triumph, Day of the Eagle4Gary Clark Jr. never asked to be a guitar savior 5Best Travel Guitars 2024: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more
Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 3: Open Roots Tuning Tips By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22 These essential tunings are the keys to slide blues success.
Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 4: Slide Song Suggestions By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22 Essential listening for blues players with insights from Ben Harper and Roy Rogers.
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.
Five Reasons Alan Wilson Remains a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff published 30 September 21 The Canned Heat founder helped bring Son House out of retirement and was dubbed “the greatest harmonica player ever” by John Lee Hooker.
