Robert Johnson

Latest about Robert Johnson

John 5 performs in a biker jacket with his white Ghost Telecaster – and a blue light in his mouth.
John 5 on staying true to the Crüe, pushing his playing and why he’s surrounded by ghosts

By Andrew Daly Published

The virtuoso explains what made him the perfect fit for Mötley Crüe, how he’s channeling Paul Gilbert and Robert Johnson on his latest solo album, and what’s next for his signature Fender Telecaster

Guitarists
Close up of guitar player with a slide on their pinky finger
Best guitar slides: every budget and material covered, plus how to choose the right slide for you

By Ross Holder Last updated

Getting into the bluesy world of slide guitar? From Shubb and Dunlop, to Taylor and Ernie Ball, these are our top choices

Accessories
Muddy Waters performs live on stage playing a Fender Telecaster guitar at the New Victoria Theatre, during the Newport Jazz Festival in London on October 30, 1976.
9 must-hear albums that fueled the British blues guitar boom

By Denny Ilett Published

The essential records that chart blues music’s epic journey – from its Delta roots through to the masterpiece that launched the heavy rock movement

Music Releases
B.B. King, onstage with Lucille in 1982
10 legendary blues guitars, featuring Lucille, Lucy, Greeny – and the Loch Ness Monster of Les Pauls

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Named and famed! Behind every great blues player is a great guitar, and they don’t come more iconic than this...

Guitars
Eric Clapton
Learn the essentials of 12-bar acoustic blues

By Richard Barrett Published

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

Musical Tips & Advice
Peter Capaldi and Jimi Hendrix
Peter Capaldi wanted Doctor Who to invent the wah pedal and present it to Jimi Hendrix

By Matt Parker Published

The actor, who is releasing his first album, says he also conceived an episode where the Doctor met Robert Johnson at the Crossroads

Effects & Pedals
Robert Johnson book
On the trail of the real Robert Johnson

By David Mead Published

Mythologized more than any other figure in modern music, A new book hopes to set the record straight about Johnson's life

Artists
null
A new photo of Robert Johnson - the third in existence - has been uncovered

By Richard Bienstock Published

“It shows Brother Robert the way I remember him – open, kind, and generous,” says his stepsister

Guitarists
null
Robert Johnson: Unlock the guitar mysteries of the Delta blues great

By Andy Aledort Published

Learn the variety of picking techniques and tunings that Johnson used to craft his timeless, deeply emotional music

Lessons
null
What to Remember When Learning Robert Johnson's "Cross Road Blues"

By Jimmy Brown Published

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.

Lessons
1 2 3 Archives