Ruth Brown
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 04. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments
Ruth Brown is one of the great R&B singers of the 1950′s and 60′s. Known as “Little Miss Rhythm,” she was one of the primary artists to propel the upstart Atlantic Records label to greatness in the early days (You know: the record label that would later feature artists like Ray Charles and Led Zeppelin). She scored [...]
Willie Dixon
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 25. Aug, 2010 | 0 Comments
With the possible exception of Robert Johnson, no artist had a more profound impact on the entire blues catalog than Mr. Willie Dixon. Dixon was the leader, bass player, and primary songwriter for the Chess label’s house band during the 1950s and early 1960s. Muddy Waters may have been the face and voice of Chicago [...]
Albert Collins
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 11. Aug, 2010 | 0 Comments
Few blues players past or present were able to mix Texas grit and funk as well as Albert Collins. From the way he tuned his guitar (F minor, with a capo choked way up at the 8th fret), to his unique fingerpicking technique, to the way he slung his famed Tele over his right shoulder; [...]
Magic Sam
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 27. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
Sam Maghett – better known as Magic Sam – is one of the great unsung heroes of Chicago blues. His distinctive style bridged the gap between the classic, stripped down sound of Chicago blues and the more polished R&B sounds of the 1960s. The result was an energetic and charismatic style that was unforgettable.
The Movable Major Triad – “E Shape”
Posted by Drew in News on 14. Apr, 2008 | 0 Comments
Tried and true? Yes. Boring? Maybe, but the trusty old “E shape” movable major triad is an indispensable tool in any guitarist’s toolbox; one that can save you when you’d otherwise be lost in the woods. This grip will serve you well for Blues, Folk, Rock, and Country music. The thing that makes movable chord [...]
