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“Going to see an all-girl rock group, one has to bring a mixture of condescension and paranoia. What if they are good?” New study reveals how female guitarists have been denied credibility in the music press for over 60 years

By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24

A new research study examines the marginalization of female players in the music press

Bonnie Raitt may be best known for slide, but she's an expert fingerpicker, too – and her Americana-indebted style will improve your acoustic playing

By Stuart Ryan published 6 September 23

In this video and tab lesson, we unpack the acoustic fingerstyle approach of one of America's great songwriters, and give you ideas for how to embellish chords and use inversions

“Bonnie allows you to play what you feel and solo the way you like – there’s room for that, and it’s really refreshing”: Meet Duke Levine, the latest guitar ace in Bonnie Raitt’s formidable live lineup

By Bob Hewitt published 31 August 23

A player who found his thrill on the Telecaster, Levine is a fine instrumentalist in his own right, who has honed his chops with a number of major artists – not least Otis Rush

Bonnie Raitt (left) and B.B. King perform at the House of Blues Chicago in 2004

Watch Bonnie Raitt leave B.B. King in awe with a series of stunning slide solos at the House of Blues Chicago in 2004

By Jackson Maxwell published 8 March 23

King once said that Raitt was the “best damn slide player working today”

John Frusciante, Eric Gales, Ozzy Osbourne and Bonnie Raitt

Ozzy Osbourne, Muse, Megadeth, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Gales, Bonnie Raitt and Wet Leg nominated for 2023 Grammys

By Matt Owen published 16 November 22

Big Thief, Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, Machine Gun Kelly, Brandi Carlile, Snarky Puppy, Molly Tuttle, Måneskin, Madison Cunningham and Brothers Osborne have also received nods

Bonnie Raitt performs on stage at Barclaycard present British Summer Time Hyde Park at Hyde Park on July 15, 2018 in London, England.

Bonnie Raitt: “I didn't see anybody play slide, so I just figured it out in my room – and I put the bottleneck on the wrong finger!”

By Alan Paul published 6 May 22

The blues-rock master takes us inside her bold new album, Just Like That…, and charts her never-ending journey through the world of slide guitar

Bonnie Raitt says Prince asked her to teach him how to play slide guitar

By Jonathan Horsley published 20 April 22

The slide guitar legend opened up about her time at Paisley Park, expressing some regret that they never got to collaborate further

From fuzz re-awakenings to blistering desert blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown published 25 February 22

Close out February on a high note with searing new guitar-heavy offerings from The Afghan Whigs, Mdou Moctar, Momma, Stray From the Path, Ghost Hounds, Corey Taylor, and more

Bonnie Raitt announces first album in six years, Just Like That…, delivers a bounty of blues licks in lead single, Made Up Mind

By Matt Owen published 25 February 22

The blues royal's 21st album, and her first since 2016's Dig In Deep, will arrive April 22

Joe Bonamassa's guide to 10 of the best blues-rock guitar solos of all time

By Richard Bienstock published 5 November 19

Today's biggest blues guitarist names his faves

Fender set to introduce more signature guitars for female artists next year than in its entire 70-year history

By Michael Astley-Brown, Chris Bird published 24 October 19

CEO Andy Mooney confirms plans for diverse new models

Eric Clapton Announces 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival

By Jackson Maxwell published 28 March 19

Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Joe Walsh, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Jimmie Vaughan, Susan Tedeschi, Gary Clark Jr... need we say more?

Bonnie Raitt Lays Down an Acoustic Blues — Video Finds

By Laura B. Whitmore published 8 November 18

Bonnie Raitt dishes it out in this fierce performance.

Ten Memorable Guitar Moments by Female Players

By Laura B. Whitmore published 1 October 18

Yes, they're killer guitar players. Yes, they're all women. Check out these fantastic moments in guitar history...

Foy Vance Releases Music Video For "Closed Hand, Full of Friends"

By Acoustic Nation published 14 October 13

Guitar World's Top 15 Blues and Roots Rock Albums of 2012

By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Damian Fanelli published 10 December 12

Plugging In, Episode 4: The One Where I Kick Ass Live on Electric Guitar!

By Laura B. Whitmore published 9 May 12

Bonnie Raitt's 80-Plus-Date Tour Extends with LA, Austin, Nashville

By Damian Fanelli published 29 March 12

Bonnie Raitt Announces New Album, 'Slipstream,' and Her Own Label, Redwing Records

By Damian Fanelli published 3 January 12