Here’s one of the gutsiest, bluesiest rock songs ever recorded. 

Check out these lyrics Gregg Allman sang:

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I've been run down

I've been lied to

And I don't know why

I let that mean woman make me a fool

She took all my money

Wrecked my new car

Now she's with one of my good time buddies

They're drinkin' in some crosstown bar…

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Below, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Whipping Post,” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Whipping Post?

“Whipping Post” was originally written by Gregg Allman and first performed by The Allman Brothers Band. It’s a song about betrayal. Gregg Allman was married 7 times.

He drew heavily on the blues in this song, and it’s gone on to become one of the Allman Brothers' most beloved songs. 

“Whipping Post” was first recorded in 1969 for The Allman Brothers Band’s debut album, produced by Adrian Barber at the legendary Capricorn Studios in Macon, Georgia. It f...

Here’s a song that was originally banned from the radio.

Yet it’s gone on to be recorded by many famous artists.  

In this post, I’m going to share some insider tips on the bluesy guitar style behind.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “I Put A Spell On You” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote I Put A Spell On You?

“I Put a Spell on You” was originally written and recorded by Screamin' Jay Hawkins in 1956. The song is a dramatic 16-bar blues set to a rolling triplet feel. It sings of an obsessive lover who is telling the object of his affection that he’s placing a spell on them to keep them close. 

The story behind the song is as fascinating as its sound. Hawkins originally intended it as a straight rhythm and blues ballad, but when he recorded it in New York at RCA Victor’s studio, he delivered it with an over-the-top, almost horror-show performance. According to accounts, he arrived at the session heavily intoxicated, and his singing was wild, even screaming and grow...

This ain't your typical nursery rhyme about an innocent little lamb. 

It’s a legendary blues song that started with Buddy Guy and exploded with Stevie Ray Vaughan.

In this post, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it. (Both Buddy Guy’s and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s versions.)

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Mary Had A Little Lamb” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Mary Had A Little Lamb?

“Mary Had a Little Lamb” (not the nursery rhyme) was originally written by blues legend Buddy Guy. He released his version in 1967, and it’s got a classic, funky, Chicago blues feel. 

Then, later in 1983, Stevie Ray Vaughan recorded an epic blues guitar version for his debut album, Texas Flood. This album was recorded at Jackson Browne’s personal studio in Los Angeles in late 1982. They banged the entire record out in just a couple of days. The sessions were largely live in the studio, capturing the raw chemistry between Vaughan and Double Trouble, hi...

The legendary Chuck Berry sang: 

"All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar..."

And I’ve got to agree with him. 

That’s one of the coolest presents you could put on a wishlist.

Below, I’m going to share with you some insider tips on the guitar style behind it. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Run Run Rudolph” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Run Run Rudolph?

“Run Run Rudolph” is a classic rock and roll Christmas song originally written by Chuck Berry and Johnny Marks. The song tells the story of a young boy eagerly awaiting Christmas. He’s urging Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to hurry up and deliver the presents with Santa.

This concept is beautifully blended with Berry’s iconic rock and roll style. Now, the official title is “Run Rudolph Run”; however, most people call it “Run Run Rudolph” because that’s what the lyrics sing. 

The song was first recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958 and has since become a standard of holiday music. 

“Run Run Ru...

Let’s talk about how to play the minor pentatonic scale on guitar. This scale is one of the most important scales to know, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player.

In this post, I’ll share two different ways to play the A minor pentatonic scale on guitar. We’ll cover how to practice the scale, songs that use the A minor pentatonic, and even some music theory behind it. Plus, I’ll even dive into how legend Eric Clapton uses the minor pentatonic scale as well!

So make sure you're tuned up, and let’s get started!

What is the minor pentatonic scale on guitar?

The minor pentatonic scale is a series of 5 notes per octave. It’s a simplified scale from a full minor scale that’s extremely versatile for playing solos, riffs, and melodies. The scale serves as a foundation for blues, rock, pop, and many other styles, and it’s often the first scale guitarists learn for improvisation.

It’s a great tool for understanding how melody, phrasing, and rhythm work together over chords in a ...

Years ago, I was rehearsing with this combo band led by blues guitar legend Kenny Burrell...

One day, he walked into the rehearsal, and the band was trying to decide which tune to play first. I suggested this tune.

There was this large window lining the top of the room we were in, and you could see the trees outside during the fall.

Kenny pointed up to the window and said, “Yeah, I guess that’s ok because... 

the leaves...”

It’s one of the most famous tunes from the American songbook, and in this post, I cover Eric Clapton’s powerful version.

It’s a perfect song for fall. Someone commented online saying this: “The guitar is the screaming voice of love and pain.”

I don't disagree.