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 …
Hi Friend, Just a few hours left before the launch dealio is over for Tony Keck’s “Touch Guitar Secrets.” It’s the new course teaching you how to tap. It might not be for everyone, but here’s 10 interesting reasons you should probably snag a copy today: 10. This stuff is eaiser than it looks. 9. …
Here’s a sample from the upcoming “Eclectic Electric Guitar” DVD course:
Hi guitar friends! Eclectic Electric Guitar is the new course coming on March 2 by our good friend Jimmy Dillon. Eclectic basically means its lots of different styles all in one bag. Check out the preview video below!
Hi Friend, Let me share with you a personal truth… It’s got to do with it being Valentine’s Day weekend here. :p I used to *loaaathe* this holiday when I was single and feeling lonely. It just reminded me of what I didn’t have! Well, if you’re in that boat, I can relate. But cheer …
Hi Friend, So how do guitarists die? No, its not by getting shocked by an ungrounded microphone or having a cabinet fall on you. Instead, the death of a guitarist is when he/she stops playing. And that happens when you get bored with your instrument. If you ever catch yourself saying “I’m bored out of …
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 …