Jimmy Reed

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Sue Foley is photographed against a black background and holds her beat-up Paisley Telecaster

Sue Foley shows you how to nail classic blues turnarounds – and how to come up with your own

By Sue Foley published

In Foley's final column in the series, she completes her turnarounds masterclass – an essential skill for any blues player

Artist Lessons
The great Jimmy Reed wears a sharp suit and bow-tie and plays an Airline electric guitar in this archive live shot from 1960

Jimmy Reed was one of the most influential blues guitarists to ever live – and his fingerpicking style makes an incredible launching pad for improvisation

By Jim Oblon published

Jim Oblon cracks open the box to present us with a blues lesson to refresh your rhythm game

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Ronnie Wood (left) and Mick Taylor perform at the "Tribute to Jimmy Reed" at The Cutting Room on November 7, 2013 in New York City

Hear Ronnie Wood, Mick Taylor, Paul Weller and more pay tribute to blues pioneer Jimmy Reed with two rollicking covers

By Jackson Maxwell published

The covers are taken from Wood's upcoming live Reed tribute album, Mr. Luck

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Ronnie Wood

Ronnie Wood recruits Mick Taylor, Bobby Womack, Paul Weller and more for live tribute album to blues great Jimmy Reed

By Sam Roche published

Mr Luck is the second in a trilogy of live albums dedicated to the Rolling Stones guitarist's musical influences

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Ronnie Wood and Mick Taylor Pay Tribute to Bluesman Jimmy Reed in New York City

By Brad Tolinski published

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