Muddy Waters, is considered by many musicians and Blues fans as being the Godfather of Chicago Blues. Howlin’ Wolf might have disagreed with that assessment and singer/harmonica player Junior used the same moniker after Muddy’s death. None of that really matters though. Muddy Waters was an amazing figure in American Blues, with his deep, almost
Robert Johnson-King of the Delta Blues Singers Robert Johnson-King of the Delta Blues Singers Robert Johnson (May 8, 1911-August 16, 1938) is considered by many musicians and Blues fans to be one of the most influential Bluesmen that has ever lived. The 29 seminal songs that he recorded between 1936 to 1937 are considered some
Keb Mo with Nick Forster and James Taylor Keb Mo (Kevin Moore) is an American contemporary blues musician. He was born in October of 1951 in Los Angeles California. Keb was greatly influenced by the blues legend Robert Johnson, and has taken the blues into a new direction. He merges the early Delta Blues with
For any aspiring blues guitarist, the first artist to study is Robert Johnson, and the first song to listen to and learn is Johnson’s “I believe I’ll Dust my Broom” recorded in 1936. This song is the quitessential 12 bar blues guitar song, containing many of now classic blues guitar song constructs and techniques that
Luther Allison performing at the 1996 Riverwalk Blues Festival Luther Allison was one of the many great blues guitarists to come out of Chicago. Like most bluesman, he was self-taught and learned by listening to the blues extensively. Luther’s big break came in 1957 when he was invited on stage by Muddy Waters. He later
Luther Allison performing at the 1996 Riverwalk Blues Festival Luther Allison was one of the many great blues guitarists to come out of Chicago. Like most bluesman, he was self-taught and learned by listening to the blues extensively. Luther’s big break came in 1957 when he was invited on stage by Muddy Waters. He later
Here’s another blues lesson , this time from Bruno Di Lorenzo. It’s a sweet sounding, classic blues lick. Maybe a little basic for some of you experienced players, but tons more advanced stuff is inside the Guitar God Club 🙂 Enjoy and Rock on, Claude
I know it’s been a little while since I’ve given you guys a good ol’ fashion Claude Johnson guitar lesson… But in the meantime, I thought I’d share a lesson from another instructor, Matias Cipiliano… He’s one of the dudes from Blues Guitar Gurus. By the way, I just released 2 more videos from each
Claude Johnson from GuitarControl.com interviews Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Dec 19, 2010 CJ: How are you doing, Kenny? KS: I’m good. How are you, man. CJ: Pretty good. So Kenny, how did you get started playing guitar? What was your inspiration in the very beginning? KS: Oh man! Well you know, I grew up listening to
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