Robert Johnson

The Best Guitarists Ever: 75 Legendary Musicians You Need To Know

From hard rockers to virtuoso jazzers, the best guitarists of all time represent a variety of sounds.

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Three Wheels Good: Cream Find Their Essence On ‘Wheels Of Fire’

'Wheels Of Fire' introduced the classic ‘White Room’ and other great performances by the rock trio.

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The Best Blues Songs Of All Time

The blues artists talked, the rockers listened. Without the blues there’d be no rock’n’roll, but these influential blues songs were especially pivotal.

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‘Just One Night’: Eric Clapton Thrills Tokyo’s Budokan

'Just One Night' captured Slowhand's late 1970s show at Tokyo's famous Budokan Theatre.

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The Devil’s Music: The Life And Legacy Of Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson influenced everyone from Muddy Waters to The Rolling Stones, and shaped the future of rock'n'roll. We celebrate his life and legacy.

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‘Dust My Broom’: The Origins Of The Blues Classic

It's the quintessential blues riff, but what is its strange history? Performed by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elmore James, we trace the song's origins.

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‘Highway’: A Low-Key Sequel To Isle Of Wight Festival Acclaim For Free

The hit single 'All Right Now' and album 'Fire and Water' led Free to the follow-up LP 'Highway,' which made its UK chart debut on January 23, 1971.

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Double Cream: Eric, Ginger And Jack At The Crossroads In A White Room

The group may have split, but their version of Robert Johnson’s ‘Crossroads’ became a US single just as they were entering the UK charts with ‘White Room.’

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‘Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert’: Slowhand Comes Back To Life

It was a huge moment when, at the encouragement of Pete Townshend, Clapton stepped back on stage at the Rainbow Theater in London on January 13, 1973.

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An Unfailing Ear: The Impeccable Taste of John Hammond Sr.

As talent scout, producer, musicologist, broadcaster, journalist and mentor, Hammond helped the world to discover some of the greatest musicians of all time.

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Songs That Influenced The Rolling Stones: 10 Essential Blues Tracks

The songs that influenced The Rolling Stones most have all come from the blues tradition – as the ‘Confessin’ The Blues’ compilation reveals.

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The Origins Of ‘Kokomo’: What’s In A Name

Made famous by its appearance in the movie 'Cocktail', The Beach Boys' No.1 hit song 'Kokomo' from 1988 has a fascinating history.

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Mojos Working: A History Of Recorded Blues

Who wrote the first ever blues song and what was the first ever recorded blues song? We dig deep to find out the fascinating history of recorded blues.