On the trail of the real Robert Johnson By David Mead 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 “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 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 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.
WatchSlide Guitar Master Dennis Johnson Perform "Walkin' Blues" By Damian Fanelli San Francisco Bay area slide guitar master Dennis Johnson released his new album,Rhythmland, September 15 viaRoot Tone Records.
Robert Johnson Photo Controversy: Forensic Artist Claims to Have Identified Fourth Image of Delta Blues Legend By Guitar World Staff
Guitar World Presents: Legends of Blues Guitar Now Available in the Apple Store By Guitar World Staff 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 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 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 Andy Aledort shows you how to play variations of the Robert Johnson classic.
John Mayer Shows You How To Play "Crossroads" By Guitar World Editors In this video lesson, Mayer shows you his interpretation of the Robert Johnson blues standard.
Eric Clapton: The King and I By By Harold Steinblatt 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 A Robert Johnson slide lick that was borrowed by Jimi for his own "Red House" is on today's menu.
101 Amazing Licks - Lick 55 By Guitar World Editors Learn how great blues licks are borrowed, so to speak, with an Albert Collins lick based on a slide lick from Robert Johnson.