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B.B. King (1925-2015), Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) and Albert Collins (1932-1993) perform together on stage on the riverboat SS President in New Orleans during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 22 April 1988.
Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Jimmie Vaughan, 2018
“Stevie Never Got To Have a Family Or Anything Like That. I’ve Been Blessed”: Jimmie Vaughan Opens Up About His Brother The Texas blues veteran reveals his musical inspirations and talks ‘Family Style’ in this insightful interview.
Clarence Gatemouth Brown during 2005 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - Day 1 at 2005 New Orleans Jazz Festival in New Orleans, Louisana, United States.
“Stop Thinking About the Guys You Idolize. Think for Yourself”: Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown Pulls No Punches in this Incredible Interview From the GP Archive The guitar legend defiantly stares down death, blues clichés, and brainless categorizations.

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B.B. King performing at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island on 6 July, 1969

Blues Turnarounds (Part 1)

By Phil Capone last updated 14 October 21

How to play soulful, harmonically effective melodies over the last four bars of a blues progression in the styles of the genre’s greatest players.

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Here’s Why Blind Lemon Jefferson Was a Guitar Genius

By Jim Campilongo published 29 September 21

The Father of Texas Blues helped shape the future of rock 'n' roll.

BB King

12 Killer Blues Licks You Must Know

By GP Editors last updated 1 September 21

You can drop any of these 12 classic phrases into a blues-based progression and come out smiling.

B.B. King

Some Collected Words of Wisdom from B.B. King

By Michael Molenda published 16 September 20

We got a number of wonderful quotes from B.B. King during his many interviews with Guitar Player through the decades. Read some of the most insightful ones.

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