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Lick of the Week
Albert King is the star of this week's lick. Here he plays on the Elmore James classic, The Sky is Crying. Lots of Albert's famous string bends. 
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What's New
July 25, 2018 I'm back! I was away for a couple of months, but now I'm back and at it. You can expect new and regular additions to the Featured Video and Lick of the Week again, starting today. I am still offering 30-minute online lessons for $35 (currently on Skype only). You can work one-on-one with me on any of my books and more. Check the Online Lessons With John page for more details. |
Featured Video
Listen to Buddy Guy's reverb soaked, searing guitar work. This video is from back in 1967 - really quite advanced for the time. I wonder how many acid-rockers picked up on his playing. Of course, his vocals and guitar lines intersperse throughout. That could be Son House sitting with an acoustic guitar and listening at the very beginning.
Listen to Buddy Guy's reverb soaked, searing guitar work. This video is from back in 1967 - really quite advanced for the time. I wonder how many acid-rockers picked up on his playing. Of course, his vocals and guitar lines intersperse throughout. That could be Son House sitting with an acoustic guitar and listening at the very beginning.