Dan Emerson Latest articles by Dan Emerson Junior Watson: "Everybody goes for the blues Kings - B.B., Freddie and Albert, but go beyond that - listen to what they listened to" By Dan Emerson published 6 August 20 The California-based blues guitarist on paying dues, learning the history and finding your own voice Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1“I don’t think LSD had a real big impact on the songwriting or guitar playing… it was just that we saw brighter colors and got high!” Roger McGuinn on The Byrds’ influential guitar style, and why they didn’t follow The Kinks and The Who into distortion2“I take these supplements to stay razor-sharp, night after night”: Yngwie Malmsteen launches signature protein powder as he expands his empire of gear to make you shred better3“One of the rarest and most coveted vintage amplifiers ever”: Mesa/Boogie’s hallowed Mark IIC++ was used by Metallica to shape the sound of 1980s metal – and now it’s been given a production release for the first time ever4“I imagine myself painting a picture. Before I only had 24 colors to use – now I have an infinite amount on my palette”: Meet Ben Lechuga, the Steve Vai-championed Chilean virtuoso who has gone fretless – and why he’s never going back5“Yes, Eric can certainly shred! But more important than his speed is his accuracy. Accuracy will always win the day over speed”: Joe Bonamassa shows you how to connect lead phrases like Eric Johnson
Junior Watson: "Everybody goes for the blues Kings - B.B., Freddie and Albert, but go beyond that - listen to what they listened to" By Dan Emerson published 6 August 20 The California-based blues guitarist on paying dues, learning the history and finding your own voice
