Money Marbles and Chalk Jimmy Rogers Guitar Lesson by Johnny Burgin

The guitar interplay by Little Walter (!) and Jimmy Rogers never fails to amaze me on this great 78 from 1951 on Chess Records. Listening with headphones is the best way to really follow the details of how they are interlocking. There's a nice yin-yang with the attacks here. Jimmy has these cascading lines during Little Walter's super aggressive solo. All this to say, this is my jam! LW freaks: did he use a pick? I think so but I'm not 100%. Obviously, we must find out lol! Jimmy sounds like he's using just his fingers. The two ways he hits the B7 chord are important to master. Have fun trying each of these parts! As always share any Jimmy stories in the comments, or LW stories for that matter! AND Sorry for some of the wind sounds on this lesson!
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[@gusgrissom5784]

Great ,little walter was incredible.

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

if he had focused on the guitar he woulda been one of the great guitarists

[@gusgrissom5784]

@JohnnyBurginBlues 10 4 ,walter had such a great feel

[@DavidFowler-i3w]

Johnny, Your downhome Chicago electric blues lessons are the best - and the way you explain "weaving guitars"! Apparently, Little Walter played a LOT of guitar on Maxwell Street - man, he was a gritty player! Hey Johnny, remember Muddy Waters' lead guitar break in "Rollin Stone" (1950) ...where he walks those notes down from the V chord? ... well, it sounds like Jimmy and Little Walter took notes!

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

Great points! Thanks a lot David!

[@EXPORT1867]

Just a foot note everyone should check out Bob Margolins guitar solo on Deep Down in Florida from Muddy Mississippi Waters live. Bob plays this exact guitar solo. It sounds awesome

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

Definitely. That's a great record. Bobs record , 'Chicago Blues ' is another great one. Thanks!

[@Donnie-y4p]

Thank you so much, your the only person who knows how to play the type Chicago blues I know

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

thanks so much Donnie although I know of great folks out there like Skyler Saufley, Jon Atkinson, Billy Flynn (Cash Box Kings), Aki Kumar, The Silver Kings, that really go into that style. Rock on!

[@Donnie-y4p]

@ How wonderful

[@jessethomas6694]

Charles Burjin, ma man!

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

Miss you bro! HNY and hope our paths cross soon!

[@robertstotts2343]

Much Respect Johnny True player

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

Thanks a lot Robert!

[@dmyerstc55]

Great lesson Johnny. Thank you. I had never heard this and love it!

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

awesome! my pleasure tune in next Monday!

[@jonnybeck6723]

Really dig the way the mic is picking up your foot stomp...

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

haha! I like these courtyards for that!

[@JeffNadel]

thank you johnny - you rock, brother!

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

Right on Jeff thanks a lot!

[@RainerSparber]

Thanks for all the lessons, and a happy New Year.

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

Happy new year! Thanks for your support Rainier!

[@aksourdough4890]

Daddy's Got A personal Touch on this week's show. A good 'un!
Checkout Wild Jimmy Spruill's solo on Elmore James' I'm Worried...

[@aksourdough4890]

Your live recording of course.

[@aksourdough4890]

Happy New Year JB.
Listening to Pat Hare on Cotton's Cotton Crop Blues. 🤯

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

Pat Hare is a monster. Happy new year to you, too!

[@robertellison4691]

I like your new hair style!

[@JohnnyBurginBlues]

haha Im doin the best I can lol!