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I just picked up the Jimmy Reed Anthology (2 cds) and what a goldmine of blues foundations. Jimmy Reed's name always comes up as a key influence with players, but I just finished two books: Texas Flood and Light and Shade Conversations with Jimmy Page. Both Stevie and Page leaned heavily on Jimmy Reed's playing as a bedrock foundation of blues playing and feel.
So I sat down with the Anthology and just played along. Light bulbs all over my head with that Jimmy Reed style, and suddenly I have a much better perspective and growing skills to execute those shuffles and accompanying riffs that our modern Blues Rock Gods incorporated as their repertoire.
Give Jimmy Reed tunes a try, listen deeply, and grab your axe.
Posted : January 19, 2020 10:30
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You'll know it in a heartbeat. Triplet feel, shuffles, boogie, and classic riffs.
The Anthology was a bargain and sound quality good for the era.
Next up- Jimmy Page was heavy into Otis Rush - I can't quit you, babe. And Hubert Sumlin backing up Howlin Wolf.
Posted : January 19, 2020 18:33
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And smokin rhythms and burning solos on this recent live show. Check out the song starting at 31:48
Posted : January 20, 2020 06:33
sweet stuff. Just wonderful
Posted : January 20, 2020 16:21
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I can't get enough of Jimmy Reed live or studio! This old Cat is swinging some serious blues riffs. We are so fortunate to have one of that blues generation among us.
Posted : January 21, 2020 08:55