So now that I’m in the great state of Texas prepping for the show tomorrow night at the Allen Blues Festival, my inner Texas blues man is definitely starting to show. I thought it would be cool to throw together a little “ode to Texas blues guitarists” for y’all to enjoy. Now I know these three players don’t come close to covering the huge array of talent this state has produced, but they are some of the big ones. I thought I would share a little Johnny Winter, some SRV, and one of the original kings, Freddie King. There are plenty more out there, but we’ll get it started with these three. Enjoy!!
Johnny Winter has been touring the world his entire life and can still be seen on stage today. Check out some of his classic slow blues chops with “Be Careful With A Fool” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tyg5SJDpiQ.
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Then there’s one of the most celebrated Texas blues guitarists of all time, the one and only Stevie Ray Vaughan. Check out this classic take on “Voodoo Chile” from Austin at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvtkUd0kkhU.
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Lastly, the only king to come out of Texas, Mr. Freddie King. Still one of the greatest in my humble opinion. Enjoy “Big Legged Woman” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BXZbvn8qJs.
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I hope you’re all feeling a little bit of that Texas blues juice coursing through your veins. I know I am. Stay tuned for more coming your way at Blues Guitar Unleashed.
Thanks,
Griff
12 replies to "Everybody Loves A Little Texas Blues"
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Love these videos, Griff. Only problem is, sometimes I can just keep watching one after the other and I don’t get the practicing done. But that’s o.k. Just keep them coming. I try to download as many as possible. Thanks again.
Love all these videos especially a young Johnny Winters playing my favorite Johnny Winters tune!!!
Griff, thanks for the most excellent clips…and for the highly instrutctive lessons! One thing I have learned…no matter your level of competency on guitar, there is ALWAYS something to learn!
Ed ‘Six String’ Neilsen
Awesome! Thanks.
Have been listening a lot recently to ZZ Top ‘One Foot in the Blues’ – love em! There is something special about Texas blues.
Wow.i almost forgot about those guys.i grew up listening to Johnny winter and…..later got to srv.not much on the kings.but it’s never too late for me to dig em up and give them a listen. Awesome video. Thanx
WHOA, THIS WAS GREAT STUFF, KEEP EM COMING GRIFF. THANK YOU!
Wow, I enjoyed listening those lovely blue songs! Thanks Griff!
Hey Griff, thanks for the clips. Hope you enjoy this wk end. know you will put on a good program.
lit a rocket under my week-end! gonna’ play ’till my fingers BLEED!! have a great time at the gig griff!!