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A look into the greatest riffs in folk music, covering everyone from Neil Young and Joni Mitchell to Blind Lemon Jefferson and Robert Johnson.
Bonnie Raitt became Guitar Player's first female cover star. "I hate to be called a blues singer or a folkie," she said.
The list of names on that call sheet was incredible. Peter Frampton auditioned, Shuggie Otis auditioned, Robert Johnson auditioned. But in Jeff Beck’s memory, the second his name was floated, they ...
These forgotten classic rock jams were very different from other genre classics at the time. One could say they were ahead of their time.
But blues is also about a sense of musical camaraderie, so make it past that door they should. These jam nights are a perfect ...
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' unveils a haunting tale set in 1932 Mississippi, where twin brothers Smoke and Stack, portrayed by ...
Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf, among them—pioneered the art form. Delta blues is widely considered the original blues template, an acoustic country blues distinguished by slide guitar ...
If Fox News seems an unlikely landing spot for John Roberts, a guy who got his start pumping out Platinum Blonde on MuchMusic ...
The Clash After pursuing punk rock for several years, The Clash expanded their horizons on “London Calling.” The title song ...
Classic rock is perhaps the most influential subgenre in modern music history. There aren't many genres of music that gained popularity after the 1960s and 70s that weren't directly influenced by the ...
Now that he’s been cleared of a murder that put him in prison for nearly 30 years, Robert Johnson says he’s ready for his next challenge. Learning to drive. “I start driving school on April ...
Robert Johnson was only 16 when he was charged with murder, a charge that was formally dropped on Tuesday. Loud cheering is not common at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, but on Tuesday ...