vinyl treasures From playing fiddle on street corners during the Great Depression to becoming one of the biggest Telecaster heroes of the 20th century – here's why you should immerse yourself in Jimmy Bryant's Country Cabin Blues… Jimmy and pedal-steel supremo Speedy West (aka “the country jazz John and Paul”) have a swingin’ good time on this fun 1960's shredfest which belies his difficult reputation Trace the Roots of Rock and Roll with a Spin of Roy Brown’s 'Laughing But Crying' This compilation of material by the original singer of “Good Rocking Tonight" showcases a number of fleet-fingered guitarists, such as Bill Jones, Bill Jennings, and Jimmy Davis. Why Howlin’ Wolf's Landmark 'Rockin’ Chair Album' Remains One of the Greatest Blues Records of All Time Featuring Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, and a host of other legendary musicians, this 1962 Chess compilation is a reminder of what real blues is all about. Grid List Latest vinyl treasures Vinyl Treasures: Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' By Jim Campilongo published 26 February 21 Ritchie Blackmore brings the fire on Deep Purple’s 1972 hard-rock masterpiece. Vinyl Treasures: Kenny Burrell’s 'Midnight Blue' By Jim Campilongo published 12 February 21 Burrell and his band work the power of nuance on his 1963 jazz guitar tour de force. Vinyl Treasures: The Yardbirds' 'Having a Rave Up With the Yardbirds' By Jim Campilongo published 7 January 21 Two sides of the Yardbirds’ unique personality come to the fore with a Clapton and Beck guitar tag team. Vinyl Treasures: Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins — Neck and Neck By Jim Campilongo published 7 December 20 When the Country Gentleman and the Dire Straits legend hit the studio, guitar magic started happening. Hollywood Fats and the Fine Art of Playing Blues at 90 MPH By Jim Campilongo published 4 September 20 Hollywood Fats took the genre at his own speed and left everyone eating dust. The Revolutionary Genius of the Beatles' White Album By Jim Campilongo published 25 June 20 From its guitar tones to John Lennon’s songs, the White Album rocks like no other. Curtis Mayfield and the Power of a Deceptively Simple Groove By Jim Campilongo published 12 June 20 Curtis Mayfield’s 'Super Fly' is a masterpiece that has lessons for us all. 12 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 biggest, fattest, chunkiest Cyber Monday guitar amp deals: save up to $1000 on Bad Cat, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, Kemper and more2It's one of the best amps available right now: the Yamaha THR30II WL – and others in the same range – is $50 off in the Amazon Black Friday sale3For those about to rock: we salute the Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive which has wowed lead guitarists for over 40 years with its jagged, granular tone4My first amp was an embarrassment. My son's is the Positive Grid Spark Go and it lived up to its name: it ignited something5With up to 50% off stage-ready staples, Musician's Friend proves it's the place to shop for the gigging musician
Vinyl Treasures: Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' By Jim Campilongo published 26 February 21 Ritchie Blackmore brings the fire on Deep Purple’s 1972 hard-rock masterpiece.
Vinyl Treasures: Kenny Burrell’s 'Midnight Blue' By Jim Campilongo published 12 February 21 Burrell and his band work the power of nuance on his 1963 jazz guitar tour de force.
Vinyl Treasures: The Yardbirds' 'Having a Rave Up With the Yardbirds' By Jim Campilongo published 7 January 21 Two sides of the Yardbirds’ unique personality come to the fore with a Clapton and Beck guitar tag team.
Vinyl Treasures: Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins — Neck and Neck By Jim Campilongo published 7 December 20 When the Country Gentleman and the Dire Straits legend hit the studio, guitar magic started happening.
Hollywood Fats and the Fine Art of Playing Blues at 90 MPH By Jim Campilongo published 4 September 20 Hollywood Fats took the genre at his own speed and left everyone eating dust.
The Revolutionary Genius of the Beatles' White Album By Jim Campilongo published 25 June 20 From its guitar tones to John Lennon’s songs, the White Album rocks like no other.
Curtis Mayfield and the Power of a Deceptively Simple Groove By Jim Campilongo published 12 June 20 Curtis Mayfield’s 'Super Fly' is a masterpiece that has lessons for us all.