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Classic Led Zeppelin I-V(box-set)Classic Led Zeppelin I-V(box-set) by Led Zeppelin
Buy used from: $77.44
Buy this set today! If you have to eat soup for a week, give up Starbucks, whatever; buy this set. Each of FIVE books covers the first five albums Zeppelin put out. ALL guitar parts are displayed side by side in both music notation & TAB. Alternate instrument tunings are discussed in detail. This set will keep even advanced players in lessons for at least a year.
The Guitar HandbookThe Guitar Handbook by Ralph Denyer
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $7.95
If you own or play a guitar, you need this book. Along with basic history of the guitar, it discusses fixes for common hardware, body and electrical issues: basics of music notation and theory, scales, modes, etc. It has a chord dictionary. An excellent tool for bettering your rhythm and lead playing by offering pages and pages of "lessons" and examples.
Miles Davis for Solo GuitarMiles Davis for Solo Guitar by Miles Davis
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $11.99
Both music notation and TAB are provided, with chord names as well. The best part of this book is the CD that comes with it. Jamie Findley plays each track in real time and the recordings are clear and well executed. Songs are in the same order as they are presented in the book.
Eric Clapton - From the CradleEric Clapton - From the Cradle by Eric Clapton
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Excellent companion to the CD of same name. Has TAB. Great interpetation of older blues standards.
Alone & AcousticAlone & Acoustic by Buddy Guy
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Moody, bluesy, acoustic Buddy Guy, with Junior Wells on vocals and harmonica. One of the best blues records EVER made.
Let It BleedLet It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
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Best Stones album ... bar none. It doesn't get better than this. Ballsy gutsy raw blues and rock.
Beggars BanquetBeggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
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Buy this and wear it out! In the words of Spicolly: "Learn it, know it, live it".
Blow by BlowBlow by Blow by Jeff Beck
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $4.72
Along with Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew", the first "fusion" albums to be put out. NOBODY else does guitar tone like this: not Page, Clapton, Eric Johnson, BB King, SRV ... nobody.
Beck Bogert & AppiceBeck Bogert & Appice by Beck Bogert & Appice
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Jeff Beck's version of hard rockin in the trio format. A must-have for sure.
Who Else!Who Else! by Jeff Beck
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Jazz, blues, acoustic. Jennifer Batten backs him up. Check out "Brush with The Blues", "Space for Papa"
Sticky FingersSticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
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Features "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "Dead Flowers", "Country Honk" and "Bitch". A must-have.
Exile on Main St.Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones
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The standard by which blues albums have been measured for over 30 years!
Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonBluesbreakers with Eric Clapton by John Mayall & the Blues Breakers
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This is the standard that guitar tone has been measured by for over 40 years. This is the reason "Clapton Is God" graffitti appeared all over London.
UnpluggedUnplugged by Eric Clapton
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Acoustic blues at its' finest.
From the CradleFrom the Cradle by Eric Clapton
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Really nice, emotional, electric blues.
Royal Albert Hall: London May 2-3-5-6 2005Royal Albert Hall: London May 2-3-5-6 2005 by Cream
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Live and awesome. Great technique, emotion and tone.
Eric Clapton's Rainbow ConcertEric Clapton's Rainbow Concert by Eric Clapton
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You MUST own this! Live with Ron Wood, Pete Townsend, Steve Winwood.
Rock N Roll AnimalRock N Roll Animal by Lou Reed
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $5.00
This has to be one of the greatest Live albums anyone has ever put out. From the opening bell, it is absolutely live and incredible.
Fever for the BayouFever for the Bayou by Tab Benoit
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Blues and "Cajin Blues" at its' best. Buy it now!
Young Girl BluesYoung Girl Blues by Sue Foley Band
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She is the BEST female blues player out there and here's why.
David LiveDavid Live by David Bowie
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Another great live "guitar" album. Great sound, awesome playing, ballsy, energetic, bluesy, rockin, jazzy ... a really amazing album.
Me and Mr. JohnsonMe and Mr. Johnson by Eric Clapton
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Interesting and compelling interpetations of Robert Johnson's best.
461 Ocean Boulevard461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
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An oldie-but-goodie.
Just One NightJust One Night by Eric Clapton
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Excellent Live performances.
BacklessBackless by Eric Clapton
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Moody and excellent.
Another TicketAnother Ticket by Eric Clapton
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Interesting and different (for Clapton).
Station to StationStation to Station by David Bowie
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Say what you will, but this is a must-have.
Led Zeppelin 1Led Zeppelin 1 by Led Zeppelin
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You should already have worn out several copies of this one!
Led Zeppelin IIILed Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
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Acoustic Zeppelin. Can you dig it?
New Used CarNew Used Car by Sue Foley
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Excellent.
Led Zeppelin IILed Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
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Ballsy and bluesy.
Physical GraffitiPhysical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Buy new: $22.99 / Used from: $6.96
What can ya say? You know how awesome this album is. Pull it out and get reaquainted with it. You missed it - trust me.
What About Love?What About Love? by Deborah Coleman
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Another great female blues artist with spunk and soul.
PresencePresence by Led Zeppelin
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A lot of folks think this is a "lesser effort" by the band. Actually, it is one of my favorites and Jimmy pages also. Standout cuts include: "Hots On for Nowhere", "Tea For One", "Achillies' Last Stand" and "NoBody's Fault but Mine".
The Sea Saint SessionsThe Sea Saint Sessions by Tab Benoit
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $4.97
Awesome blues. GREAT tone.
BBC SessionsBBC Sessions by Led Zeppelin
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Great Live-in-the-studio takes of EARLY Zeppelin. Raw, energetic and killer.
No Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant UnleddedNo Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded by Page & Plant
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Great acoustic, location and soundstage live performances.
Without a WarningWithout a Warning by Sue Foley
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Great blues inded.