Essential Blues: 10 Must-Have Collections

Essential Blues: 10 Must-Have Collections

Posted by Drew in Blues Basics on 07. Nov, 2006 | 1 Comment

To quote Muddy Waters, “The blues had a baby, and they named it rock and roll.” While most fans of the latter are generally aware of this fact, it’s often surprising to discover that so few have actually explored the roots of their favorite music. For many, the blues start with Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, [...]

Buddy Guy: Can’t Quit the Blues

Posted by Drew in Old Stuff on 06. Nov, 2006 | 0 Comments

Over the course of the past 50 years, few artists serve as a better bridge between the classic Chicago Blues sounds of the 50’s and 60’s and modern Rock and Roll than Buddy Guy. Beginning his recording career in 1957, Guy recorded and performed live with three generations of artists; starting with Blues legends such [...]


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    I've been playing the guitar ever since I was 17 years old, when, upon hearing a local Cleveland DJ refer to an Allman Brothers tune as "real gone blues," my life -- and views on music -- changed forever. Since then, I've played in bands, practiced, jammed with friends in college, practiced, dragged my guitar across the country, and practiced. I need to practice more.

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