Blues Chronicles #19: Tampa Red – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
In this 19th Episode of Blues Chronicles, we learn about the “man with the golden guitar,” Tampa Red....
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Blues Chronicles #18: Blind Willie McTell – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On this 18th Edition of Blues Chronicles, we learn about a widely covered bluesman, Blind Willie McTell. Despite...
Blues Chronicles #16: Mississippi John Hurt – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 16 of Blues Chronicles, we learn about an important figure in Rev. Robert Jones’ music career:...
Blues Chronicles #15: Lonnie Johnson – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 15 of Blues Chronicles, we learn about one of the co-founders of jazz guitar, Lonnie Johnson....
Blues Chronicles #14: Big Bill Broonzy – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 14 of Blues Chronicles, we discuss one of the first bluesmen to arrive in Chicago, Big...
Blues Chronicles #13: Rev. Gary Davis – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 13 of Blues Chronicles, Reverend Jones tells us about Rev. Gary Davis, who was thought to...
Blues Chronicles #12 – Blind Blake – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 12 of Blues Chronicles, Reverend Jones sheds light on the career of east coast influential figure,...
Blues Chronicles #11: Skip James – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
In Episode 11 of Blues Chronicles, Reverend Robert Jones tells us about Skip James, who learned to play...
Blues Chronicles #10: Huddie Ledbetter – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 10 of Blues Chronicles, Rev. Jones covers another key figure, King of the 12-String guitar, Huddie...
Blues Chronicles #9 – Son House – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 9 of Blues Chronicles, Rev. Jones touches on one of the greatest blues performers to ever...
Blues Chronicles #8: What Are the Roots of the Blues? – Guitar History Lesson – Rev. Jones
In Episode 8 of Blues Chronicles, Rev. Jones covers the probable roots of the Blues, itself. Blues was...
Blues Chronicles #7: Rev. Robert Wilkins – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
In Episode 7 of Blues Chronicles, Rev. Robert Jones talks about Rev. Robert Wilkins, another prominent figure in...