Robin Trower: A Sonic Architect of Blues-Rock
Robin Trower, a name synonymous with deeply emotive, blues-drenched rock, carved a unique sonic path that continues to captivate guitarists and music lovers alike. Emerging from his formative years with Procol Harum, Trower launched a solo career in the early 1970s that quickly established him as a formidable force, often drawing comparisons to Jimi Hendrix […]
The Architect of Modern Blues Guitar: Lonnie Johnson's Enduring Legacy and How to Channel His Style
Lonnie Johnson. The name might not echo in every modern blues aficionado’s ear with the same instant recognition as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, or Robert Johnson (no relation, though Robert was a profound admirer, even claiming Lonnie as a brother at times). Yet, Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson stands as a colossus, a foundational pillar whose revolutionary […]
Sherman Robertson: A Louisiana Son, A Texas Titan, A Global Blues Ambassador
The blues is a river, a vast and flowing current of human emotion, and within its depths swim artists who not only navigate its waters but also shape its course. Sherman Robertson, born October 27, 1948, in the heart of Louisiana's Creole country, Breaux Bridge, and raised in the vibrant, musically eclectic city of Houston, […]
The Fiery Fretwork of Paul Kossoff
The Fiery Fretwork of Paul Kossoff: A Guitar Legend Remembered Paul Kossoff, a name that resonates with a raw, blues-infused passion, remains one of rock and blues guitar's most influential, albeit tragically short-lived, figures. His unmistakable vibrato and emotionally charged phrasing carved a unique niche in the annals of guitar history, inspiring countless players to […]