How refreshing to see someone (Griff) giving a nod to the late, great Michael Bloomfield. I continue to be surprised how seldom his name is mentioned in the guitar world. Good people, check out the album, "East-West" by the, "Butterfield Blues Band." Listen to the unworldly guitar of Michael Bloomfield on, "Work Song." It's awesome. Thank you Griff for doing this!!!
You really need to be from the sixties to even know about Mike B. Sort of progressive blues he changed Chicago blues. It was tough moving the needle on the vinyl on the east/west and beans albums which I listened to over and over back in the day.
@@Darkwell0071 True Darkwell0071. I'm 67 and came up with him and the whole scene surrounding it. It was a great time for a young guy such as myself in terms of learning the guitar, except for having to move the needle a million times. I survived the drugs (barely) and I'm still playing. Fingers aren't what they once were. Oh well....
I’m gonna check it out. I’m 42 and of course have always heard of him. I need new music. Especially guitar heavy blues blues/Rock. I just bought the beano album. I’ve always been into the original music like wolf and muddy but hearing the interpretations and where they started it’s great. Don’t get me wrong I’ve always known it was there I just wasn’t very interested in it. In my younger days my thought was I didn’t want to pollute my style by learning others. I thought I’d keep it more “original “ that way. All it did was kinder me from learning. Lol. Although I was more into writing my songs than working on my lead playing. Especially because I had to teach all the musicians that I basically had around me because all the “good” musicians wanted to play the popular rock of the day like grunge. I was thinking beyond that. Sorry for the rant. Lol
@@timothyring4728 Not a rant Timothy Ring. I hear what you're saying and yes, when you get a chance, give "East-West" a listen too. "Work Song" is a favorite, but I'd listen to the whole album all the way though at least once. Thanks.
Hey man thank you!!! I’ve been playing guitar for 30 something years and I really find your videos very helpful/insightful and inspiring!!! Even at this stage in the game I learn from you. I’ve always loved and played blues but never serious. You help so much that it’s amazing!!!! Again, THANK YOU!!
Great lick! I have been practicing this one with my Looper and it is an awesome tool to help follow the chord changes. Great lesson on using the lick and not just memorizing it.
Great Lick and lesson man! Thanks! Bloomfield was fantastic and you can hear his influence in the playing of others. Thanks for highlighting that playing with a jam track or loop helps. I’ve found that is critical to grab the right feel of a lick for sure! 🤙🏻🎸😎
Great video. Thank you so much. I'll have to dig into your channel a little deeper. BTW saw Paul and Michael and the boys many times in the sixties in New York and San Francisco. Life changing
Should have mentioned it but there is a 10 part video series on utube about how mike Bloomfield shaped the American blues scene the way Clapton did it for the brits.
How refreshing to see someone (Griff) giving a nod to the late, great Michael Bloomfield. I continue to be surprised how seldom his name is mentioned in the guitar world. Good people, check out the album, "East-West" by the, "Butterfield Blues Band." Listen to the unworldly guitar of Michael Bloomfield on, "Work Song." It's awesome. Thank you Griff for doing this!!!
You really need to be from the sixties to even know about Mike B. Sort of progressive blues he changed Chicago blues. It was tough moving the needle on the vinyl on the east/west and beans albums which I listened to over and over back in the day.
@@Darkwell0071 True Darkwell0071. I'm 67 and came up with him and the whole scene surrounding it. It was a great time for a young guy such as myself in terms of learning the guitar, except for having to move the needle a million times. I survived the drugs (barely) and I'm still playing. Fingers aren't what they once were. Oh well....
I’m gonna check it out. I’m 42 and of course have always heard of him. I need new music. Especially guitar heavy blues blues/Rock. I just bought the beano album. I’ve always been into the original music like wolf and muddy but hearing the interpretations and where they started it’s great. Don’t get me wrong I’ve always known it was there I just wasn’t very interested in it. In my younger days my thought was I didn’t want to pollute my style by learning others. I thought I’d keep it more “original “ that way. All it did was kinder me from learning. Lol. Although I was more into writing my songs than working on my lead playing. Especially because I had to teach all the musicians that I basically had around me because all the “good” musicians wanted to play the popular rock of the day like grunge. I was thinking beyond that. Sorry for the rant. Lol
@@timothyring4728 Not a rant Timothy Ring. I hear what you're saying and yes, when you get a chance, give "East-West" a listen too. "Work Song" is a favorite, but I'd listen to the whole album all the way though at least once. Thanks.
Hey man thank you!!! I’ve been playing guitar for 30 something years and I really find your videos very helpful/insightful and inspiring!!! Even at this stage in the game I learn from you. I’ve always loved and played blues but never serious. You help so much that it’s amazing!!!! Again, THANK YOU!!
The best tutorial I've seen and learned something not mastered yet it's been a while wow Factor 100%..
Thanks Griff. I've been listening to a lot of Mike Bloomfield lately and this is a great lesson.
I Love Mike Bloomfield and I Love this lick and I--yes--Love Your Teaching! Thanks and Stay Well.
Are you ZZ Top?
@@engell3707 ZZ Top is a band. I'm just an obscure character in the drama of life.
I really like that you count your phrases in - refreshing and very helpful. Great blues playing too - nice bends, vibrato and cool, musical phrasing.
Great lick! I have been practicing this one with my Looper and it is an awesome tool to help follow the chord changes. Great lesson on using the lick and not just memorizing it.
MB, always up there amongst the true masters. Love this lick. Cheers Griff
To grasp the scope of his impeccable credentials listen to "If You Love These Blues Play 'em as You Please", the album he made for Guitar Player mag
Great Lick and lesson man! Thanks! Bloomfield was fantastic and you can hear his influence in the playing of others. Thanks for highlighting that playing with a jam track or loop helps. I’ve found that is critical to grab the right feel of a lick for sure! 🤙🏻🎸😎
Nothing like Bloomfield.
Hi Griff!! Thank you for making this video, awesome of you to teach us a new lick! Thank you so very much! I appreciate it!
Great video. Thank you so much. I'll have to dig into your channel a little deeper. BTW saw Paul and Michael and the boys many times in the sixties in New York and San Francisco. Life changing
Good to hear that Chicago sound
Mike Bloomfield was a saint, he should have a statue erected in his likeness in Chicago. Love & miss him💔🥀
Nice stuff as always
Remember Paul was the featured player. Mike didn’t break out til his super group with al cooper and, “ Season of the witch “.
Should have mentioned it but there is a 10 part video series on utube about how mike Bloomfield shaped the American blues scene the way Clapton did it for the brits.
I did not know that, I'll definitely check it out, thanks!
Awesome lick. I'd love some licks for the 5 to 4 back to 1 please
FUCK. I love Bloomfield. Just so aggressive. Makes you wanna pick up the guitar. It’s a shame more don’t know about him
I don't know if you're familiar with PBBB album "East West." It's Bloomfield at his best.
Maybe do some Hubert sumlin. Like blues for Henry
What is the backing track?
So nice es335
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Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame?
Don’t think about it is a great tune with Mike. That lick is there..
Sound a little Fready King today was the first I heard of Mr.Bloomfield