Doyle Bramhall II

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Kirk Fletcher

Few players are doing more to write the future of blues guitar than Kirk Fletcher – banish clichés with his tasty soloing style

By Andy G Jones published

Kirk Fletcher is destroying clichés one lick at a time, and this tab and audio lesson takes an in-depth look at his style

Stevie Ray Vaughan and bassist Tommy Shannon perform at the Greek Theater in Berkeley on October 11, 1985.

“That final show was one of our best gigs. I can still hear that first note Stevie played… that one note will remain with me forever”: Tommy Shannon on his wild ride with Stevie Ray Vaughan – and the “total chaos” that followed his tragic death

By Andrew Daly published

He played with Johnny Winter, battled addiction, then joined a band with his childhood friend, Stevie Ray Vaughan. In this candid interview, the Double Trouble bassist recalls the highs and lows of life with one of the all-time guitar greats, playing Woodstock on acid, and why he still thinks he'd be the best bass player for the Rolling Stones

Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp, Derek Trucks and Gary Clark Jr. on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Kirk Hammett and more close out first Jeff Beck tribute concert with star-studded rendition of Going Down

By Matt Owen published

Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, John McLaughlin, Johnny Depp, Gary Clark Jr. and many more all squeezed onstage to pay tribute to the late guitar great

(from left) Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Billy Cox, Eric Johnson and Dweezil Zappa perform onstage

Billy Cox, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Dweezil Zappa and more to headline Experience Hendrix concert in Austin, Texas

By Jackson Maxwell published

The one-off show – a celebration of what would have been Hendrix’s 80th birthday – will also feature Zakk Wylde, Chris Layton, Doyle Bramhall II, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas

Johnny Winter (left) and Edgar Winter

Edgar Winter recruits Joe Bonamassa, Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Derek Trucks, Keb' Mo' and more for Johnny Winter tribute album

By Jackson Maxwell published

Set for release in April, Brother Johnny will also feature David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Doyle Bramhall II, Phil X and Bobby Rush

Doyle Bramhall II Breaks Down His Spellbinding and Personal New Album, 'Shades'

By Alan Paul published

The celebrated lefty, and occasional Eric Clapton bandmate, discusses his fourth solo LP.

Eric Gales Shares New Song, "Whatcha Gon' Do"

By Richard Bienstock published

The guitarist's new album, 'The Bookends,' is out February 8.

Doyle Bramhall II Shares Official Video for “Everything You Need,” Featuring Eric Clapton

By Richard Bienstock published

The singer-songwriter’s new album, ‘Shades,’ is out October 5.

Watch Eric Clapton Perform "Badge" and "Cocaine" at the Royal Albert Hall

By Damian Fanelli published

Last night, guitar legend Eric Clapton kicked off a run of three high-profile shows at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Doyle Bramhall II: "My Time with Eric Clapton Was My Workshop"

By Damian Fanelli published

Next week, guitar legend Eric Clapton will kick off a run of three high-profile shows at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Doyle Bramhall II: Building Blues Tones with Fuzz and Drive Pedals

By Damian Fanelli published

Guitarist Doyle Bramhall II recently sat down with Reverb to discuss how he stacks drive and fuzz pedals—andhis peculiar left-handed/upside-downtechnique.

Doyle Bramhall II Talks New Album, 'Rich Man'

By Alan Paul published

On his first solo album in 15 years, blues great Doyle Bramhall II utilizes a lifetime of influences and experiences in a quest for aural nirvana.

Watch Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall II Play "Tell the Truth"

By Damian Fanelli published

Eric Clapton has premiered another song—in the form of a pro-shot video—from his upcoming album, Live in San Diego.

Watch Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall II Play "Motherless Children"

By Damian Fanellii published

Earlier today, the Wall Street Journal—which is world renowned for its guitar and music news—premiered Eric Clapton's new video.

Hear Doyle Bramhall II's New Single "Mama Can't Help You"

By Guitar World Staff published

This cut comes from Bramhall's forthcoming solo albumRich Man.

John Mayer, Jimmie Vaughan, Gary Clark Jr., Doyle Bramhall II Play "Pride and Joy," "Texas Flood" and "Six Strings Down" — Video

By Damian Fanelli published

Although HBO won't broadcast Saturday night's 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony till May 30, we Stevie Ray Vaughan fans are in luck.

Jimmie Vaughan, Gary Clark Jr., John Mayer and Doyle Bramhall II Play "Texas Flood" with Double Trouble — Video

By Damian Fanelli published