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  • Billy Gibbons – Guitar Lesson

    Billy Gibbons – Guitar Lesson

    Billy Gibbons – Guitar Lesson
    Billy Gibbons – Guitar Lesson

    Billy Gibbons, master blues-guitarist of ZZ TOP from Texas. Teaches basic blues progression and some of his favorite licks. Usually, he’s not a speed demon, but more of a tasteful player.

    He’s responsible for a lot of texas blues and classic rock n roll tunes.

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    ZZ Top

    ZZ Top is an American trio from Texas. The group was founded in 1970. Its members were artists from once competing bands – guitarist Billy Gibbons from the Moving Sidewalks, bassist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard from American Blues.
    ZZ Top gained fame thanks to the track “La Grange” from the blues-rock album “Tres Hombres”. The next albums “Deguello”, “El Loco”, “Eliminator” and “Afterburner” also did not go unnoticed. The artists developed a distinctive image – long beards, golf hats and dark glasses.

    About Billy Gibbons

    Billy Gibbons, a name synonymous with the blues-rock genre, is a legendary guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the frontman of the American rock band ZZ Top. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1949, Gibbons’ musical journey began at a young age. Influenced by blues greats like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, he developed a unique style characterized by his distinctive guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and flamboyant stage presence.

    Gibbons’ iconic look, featuring a long, braided beard and a stetson hat, has become as recognizable as his music. His guitar playing is characterized by his skillful use of slide guitar and his ability to create memorable melodies and solos. Gibbons’ songwriting prowess is evident in ZZ Top’s numerous hits, including “Legs,” “La Grange,” and “Tush.”

    Throughout his career, Gibbons has collaborated with various artists, including Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and AC/DC. He has also released several solo albums, showcasing his versatility as a musician. Gibbons’ contributions to the world of rock and blues music have earned him numerous awards and accolades, solidifying his status as a true legend of the genre.

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  • Rory Block – Cross Road Blues Intro – Blues Lesson

    Rory Block – Cross Road Blues Intro – Blues Lesson

    Rory Block – Cross Road Blues Intro – Blues Lesson
    Rory Block – Cross Road Blues Intro – Blues Lesson

    “Rory Block brings a special style to blues and folk songs,” said Kate Meacham, Ford Center marketing director. “Her devotion to blues will certainly delight our Mississippi audience.”.

    Block was born in New Jersey and spent her childhood in New York City, however, has actually dedicated her life and career to not just maintaining the Delta blues tradition, however delivering it to audiences in a new way. She combines standard blues with an ingenious new design, redefining the world of acoustic blues and folk songs.

    Block has actually been called “a living landmark” by Berkeley Express and “among the best living acoustic blues artists” by Blues Revue. The New York Times stated, “Her playing is ideal, her singing otherworldly as she battles with legends, shadows and ghosts.”.

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  • How to Achieve that Duane Allman Blues Guitar Tone

    How to Achieve that Duane Allman Blues Guitar Tone

    How to Achieve that Duane Allman Blues Guitar Tone?
    How to Achieve that Duane Allman Blues Guitar Tone?

    Gear used in this video:

    Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus
    1966 Fender Vibrolux
    Weber Attenuator – Mini Mass
    Maxon OD 808

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    The Allman Brothers Band

    The Allman Brothers Band has been one of the most influential rock groups in the United States since the mid-1970s. The band was formed in 1969 with Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Forrest Richard (“Dickey”) Betts, Berry Oakley, Claude Hudson (“Butch”) Trucks, and Jaimoe (Johnny Lee Johnson) Johnson.
    Initially, it was a garage line-up called The Escorts, playing similarly to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Then the band changed its name to the Allman Joys and started playing British blues, after which it became something like The Hour Glass with a more soulful sound.
    The band signed with Liberty Records, but the label missed their chance and the band broke the deal after Liberty refused to release their third album. The debut album “The Allman Brothers Band”, which the band had already released under its current name, was released in 1969. The release was received very enthusiastically by both the audience and the critics – the blues-rock sound knocked everyone to their knees.

    The Allman Brothers Band returned in 1970 with the album “Idlewild South”, produced by Tom Dowd. The album, which this time had a milder sound, turned out to be another bull’s eye. This made crowds come to the concerts for the next 30 years, and the group became famous all over the world. The band perfectly combined elements of jazz and classics with typical rock.

    The band’s third album, “At Fillmore East”, was released two years later. It confirmed the group members’ status as heroes for millions of teenagers. In the same year, the release gained the gold status. In late October, Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident. The band recorded the rest of the next album “Eat a Peach” with Dickey Betts.

  • Son Seals – Minor C Blues Lesson

    Son Seals – Minor C Blues Lesson

    Son Seals – Minor C Blues Lesson
    Son Seals – Minor C Blues Lesson

    Title: Raw, Real, and Razor Sharp: How Son Seals Taught Me What Chicago Blues Really Means

    I was already knee-deep in blues when I first heard Son Seals, but nothing prepared me for the raw honesty that came pouring out of the speakers. It wasn’t smooth. It wasn’t pretty. It was tough, truthful, and absolutely undeniable. It felt like someone had ripped the lid off the blues and let all the pain, pride, and power spill out.

    His voice was gritty. His guitar tone was jagged. And yet… I couldn’t stop listening. That’s when I knew: Son Seals wasn’t trying to impress anyone—he was trying to tell the truth.

    From the Delta to the West Side: A Blues Journey Built on Grit

    Born in Osceola, Arkansas, in 1942, Frank “Son” Seals grew up around music—his father ran a juke joint where legends like Sonny Boy Williamson and Robert Nighthawk played. That energy soaked into his bones early on.

    He started out on drums, even played with Albert King, but when he switched to guitar and moved to Chicago, everything changed. That’s where he developed the furious, firebrand sound that made him a standout on the city’s West Side blues scene.

    In 1973, Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglauer heard him and immediately signed him. That first album? It felt like a bomb went off in the blues world.

    The Sound: Sharp Edges, Deep Soul

    Let’s get one thing straight: Son Seals didn’t play polished blues. He played blues that bled.

    His guitar tone was biting and bold—like Albert King with a switchblade. His solos were angular, sometimes a little chaotic, but always emotional. No tricks, no fluff. Just straight-up feel.

    And his voice? That gritty, raspy growl was all gravel and truth. He sounded like a man who had been through the fire and came back with something to say. He didn’t croon—he testified.

    The Albums That Hit Me Like a Freight Train

    If you’ve never listened to Son Seals, get ready for some real-deal blues. Here are the albums that rocked me to the core:

    • 🔥 The Son Seals Blues Band (1973) – His debut. Raw, punchy, and impossible to ignore. “Your Love Is Like a Cancer” hits hard.
    • 🎸 Midnight Son (1976) – One of my favorites. Moody, aggressive, and loaded with killer guitar tone.
    • 💥 Chicago Fire (1980) – Tight, funky, and fierce. A little more polished but still all Son.
    • 🎤 Living in the Danger Zone (1991) – Later in his career, but still delivering deep, emotional cuts.
    • 🧨 Live – Spontaneous Combustion (1996) – This one is essential. Captures his stage power and that slow-burning intensity that makes live blues magic.

    He also appeared on Alligator Records compilations, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with giants like Koko Taylor and Lonnie Brooks—and holding his own every time.

    Son Seals Live: Blues with a Snarl and a Smile

    Son Seals was electric on stage. I never got to see him in person, but I’ve worn out every live clip I can find—and folks who saw him say the same thing: he could tear a room apart with a single solo.

    He didn’t do a lot of stage banter. He let the guitar talk. His face would stay focused, intense, while his hands lit up the fretboard with blistering, emotional fire.

    And when he did smile? You knew you were part of something real. This wasn’t blues for tourists. This was blues for survivors.

    Why Son Seals Still Hits So Hard

    In a genre built on authenticity, Son Seals was the realest of the real. He didn’t try to be slick. He wasn’t worried about radio play. He just played his blues—gritty, greasy, and full of feeling.

    He was a pillar of the Chicago blues scene, someone who inspired a generation of guitarists to drop the flash and play with conviction. Guys like Gary Clark Jr. and even early Black Keys owe a debt to that rough, unfiltered style that Son brought to the table.

    And despite serious health issues, personal tragedy, and hard times, he kept playing. That’s the kind of strength that lives in his music.

    Where to Start If You’re New

    Here’s your Son Seals starter pack—no weak links, just real blues:

    • 🎧 The Son Seals Blues Band – Raw, vital, and unforgettable.
    • 💿 Midnight Son – A masterclass in mood and fire.
    • 🔥 Live – Spontaneous Combustion – Feel the man at full power.
    • 📺 YouTube: Search “Son Seals live Montreal Jazz Festival” or “Son Seals Bad Axe” to watch him go toe-to-toe with any blues great.

    More at alligator.com/artists/Son-Seals

    Son Seals didn’t play to be a star. He played because he had to. Because the blues wasn’t just music to him—it was survival. And every time I hear that jagged guitar scream out through the speakers, I remember: this is what real blues sounds like.

  • B.B. King – Three O’Clock Blues

    B.B. King – Three O’Clock Blues

    B.B. King – Three O’Clock Blues
    B.B. King – Three O’Clock Blues [VIDEO]

    B.B. King

    One of the most important guitarists and vocalists of the genre, not without reason, being nicknamed “King of the Blues.” He was actually named Rile B. King and was born on September 16, 1925, in Indianola, USA.

    Stage performances began in 1946 in Memphis. During the first years of his career, he worked, among others. as a singer at a local radio station playing rhythm & blues and as a DJ. At the same time, he acquired his artistic nickname “B.B.” which is a shortened version of “Beale Street Blues Boy”.

    The beginnings of the career were not the easiest – the best times for the artist only came in the 1950s. Then B.B. King has become one of the most important rhythm & blues performers with a series of big hits including “Woke Up This Morning,” “Every Day I Have the Blues,” “Bad Luck,” “You Upset Me Baby,” and “Sweet Little Angel. “.

    In 1964 a live album “Live At Regal” was released, recorded during the Chicago show. It is considered one of the most outstanding albums in blues history.

    The success far beyond the blue screen has brought Roy Hawkins’ cover art for The Thrill and Gone. The song hit the charts and became one of the most important B.B. King. The 1970s brought more success to the music and hits like “I Like to Live the Love”.

    In 1980 B.B. King was introduced to the Blues Hall of Fame, and in 1987 to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2011 he was ranked No. 6 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

    “3 O’Clock Blues” or “Three O’Clock Blues” is a slow twelve-bar blues recorded by Lowell Fulson in 1946. When it was released in 1948, it became Fulson’s first hit. When B.B. King recorded the song in 1952, it became his first hit as well as “one of the top-selling R&B records of 1952”.

    “3 O’Clock Blues” effectively launched King’s career and remained a part of his concert repertoire throughout his life. The song was included on his first album, Singin’ the Blues and since has appeared on several King albums, including a remake in 2000 with Eric Clapton for the Riding with the King album.

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  • Justin Sandercoe – Slide Guitar Basics

    Justin Sandercoe – Slide Guitar Basics

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    In this guitar lessons we’ll be looking at the essential techniques you need to know if you want to get into slide guitar. More info on the web site. More detailed lessons on intonation, vibrato, open tunings, licks and more on the way – this lesson is just to get you started :)

    Taught by Justin Sandercoe.

    Full support at the justinguitar web site where you will find hundreds of lessons on a wide range of subjects, and all the scales and chords that you will ever need! There is a great forum too to get help, no matter what the problem.

    And it is all totally free, no bull. No sample lessons, no memberships, no free ebook. Just tons of great lessons :)

    To get help with this lesson (and for further info and tabs), find the Lesson ID in the video title (like ST-667 or whatever) and then look it up on the Lesson Index page of justinguitar.com

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    Have fun :)

  • Justin Guitar – Blues Lick in the style of Freddie

    Justin Guitar – Blues Lick in the style of Freddie

    There are many guitar teachers on youtube, but one of my favorite is Justin Sandercoe. He shows at his videos all kind guitar and music styles. From time to time he teaches also tricks of the best blues guitarist. This time you can learn blues lick in style of Freddie King.

    Justin Guitar – Blues Lick in the style of Freddie
    Justin Guitar – Blues Lick in the style of Freddie

    About Justin

    Justin Sandercoe is a London based guitarist, songwriter, performer, producer and educator who grew up in Tasmania (an island off the South East coast of Australia) but has been based in West London since 1996.

    As well as teaching many thousands of students in a ‘virtual’ world, Justin has taught ‘in the flesh’ at The Guitar Institute (the ICMP) and many hundreds of private students over more than 20 years, teaching all ages and abilities and many styles. He has also taught celebrity students including Katie Melua and Cathy Dennis.

    Songwriting and production has always been a principle interest and he currently plays with We Came As Strangers, who released their debut album Recipe For Adventure in early 2013. He had previously released a solo record called Small Town Eyes (2010) which is vocal based, acoustic guitar song driven pop folk. His recording studio “Broken Arrow” is located in Acton, West London but he lives in tranquil suburn of Kew, not far from the famous Kew Botanical Gardens.

    Visit: http://www.justinguitar.com for more lessons and information.