Learn the essentials of 12-bar acoustic blues By Richard Barrett published 14 November 22 It's time to dig out the flattop and learn the blues with this exercise that combines elements of Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, and Skip James
Peter Capaldi wanted Doctor Who to invent the wah pedal and present it to Jimi Hendrix By Matt Parker published 15 November 21 The actor, who is releasing his first album, says he also conceived an episode where the Doctor met Robert Johnson at the Crossroads
On the trail of the real Robert Johnson By David Mead published 17 February 21 Mythologized more than any other figure in modern music, A new book hopes to set the record straight about Johnson's life
A new photo of Robert Johnson - the third in existence - has been uncovered By Richard Bienstock published 21 May 20 “It shows Brother Robert the way I remember him – open, kind, and generous,” says his stepsister
Robert Johnson: Unlock the guitar mysteries of the Delta blues great By Andy Aledort published 11 September 19 Learn the variety of picking techniques and tunings that Johnson used to craft his timeless, deeply emotional music
What to Remember When Learning Robert Johnson's "Cross Road Blues" By Jimmy Brown published 11 June 19 This historic 1936 recording by Robert Johnson of one of his classic songs showcases the pioneering Delta bluesman’s trademark funky, aggressive fingerstyle attack and rhythmically free and quirky phrasing style.
Larkin Poe Are Preachin' the Blues and Convertin' the Masses By Damian Fanelli published 17 November 17
WatchSlide Guitar Master Dennis Johnson Perform "Walkin' Blues" By Damian Fanelli published 26 September 17 San Francisco Bay area slide guitar master Dennis Johnson released his new album,Rhythmland, September 15 viaRoot Tone Records.
'I Still Do' Blues: Eric Clapton Talks Robert Johnson's "Stones in My Passway" By Damian Fanelli published 19 May 16
Robert Johnson Photo Controversy: Forensic Artist Claims to Have Identified Fourth Image of Delta Blues Legend By Guitar World Staff published 18 December 15
Guitar World Presents: Legends of Blues Guitar Now Available in the Apple Store By Guitar World Staff published 24 May 12 From the pages of Guitar World straight to your iPod, iPhone or iPod touch comes Legends of Blues Guitar, a brand new book celebrating all things blues guitar.
Delta Bluesman "Honeyboy" Edwards, a Direct Link to Robert Johnson, Dies at Age 96 By Damian Fanelli published 30 August 11 Grammy-winning bluesman David "Honeyboy" Edwards, whose retirement was recently reported on GuitarWorld.com, died 3 a.m. Monday, August 29, at his home in Chicago. He was 96.
Interview: Todd Rundgren Discusses His New Album, 'Todd Rundgren's Johnson' By Damian Fanelli published 3 August 11 Todd Rundgren Deals with the devil: The studio wizard covers Delta blues king Robert Johnson on his latest disc, Todd Rundgren's Johnson.
How to Play Robert Johnson's "Crossroads" By Guitar World Staff published 14 May 10 Andy Aledort shows you how to play variations of the Robert Johnson classic.
Eric Clapton: The King and I By By Harold Steinblatt published 18 April 08 In 2004, Eric Clapton paid tribute to Robert Johnson with an album of the Delta King’s classic blues. He told Guitar World Acoustic all about it.
101 Amazing Licks - Lick 65 By Guitar World Editors published 12 July 07 A Robert Johnson slide lick that was borrowed by Jimi for his own "Red House" is on today's menu.