T-Bone Walker
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T-Bone Walker changed the course of blues guitar playing – and the role of electric guitar in popular music
By David Gerrish published
The Texan troubadour knew how to give the crowd their money's worth, and players such as Jimi Hendrix were watching. This lesson in his playing style has plenty of biting string bends and blues flavor

5 T-Bone Walker licks every blues guitarist needs to know
By Andy G Jones published
A trailblazer of blues guitar, a born entertainer, T-Bone Walker has influenced generations of players. Here, we look at how he added a jazzy flair to his solos for maximum effect

Steve Miller explains how he ended up getting guitar lessons from T-Bone Walker
By Alan Paul published
Aged nine, T-Bone Walker gave Steve Miller lessons. Crazier still, Les Paul taught him his first chords. Here Miller tells the story... And it involves Chuck Berry, too

Steve Miller says T-Bone Walker taught him how to play guitar behind his head when he was nine years old
By Matt Parker published
The Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer recalls early encounters with Les Paul, Chuck Berry and T-Bone Walker

Kirk Fletcher introduces you to T-Bone Walker’s legendary blues style
By Kirk Fletcher published
Incorporating elements of jazz and swing, leaving space for his vocals, Walker's style influenced generations of blues guitar players

Five Essential Blues Licks from Jimi Hendrix, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Winter
By Guitar World Staff published
Regardless of what style music you play, it will do your ears and your chops good to go through each of these licks.

In Deep with Andy Aledort: Continuing Our Look at the Great Texas Blues Guitar Masters
By Andy Aledort published

In Deep: The Coolest Cats
By Guitar World Editors published
In this video, learn the distinct playing styles of T-Bone Walker, Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Setzer, Jimmy Page, Buddy Guy, Richie Blackmore and Billy Gibbons.
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