Blues

Most rock pop songs with a bluesy feel are pretty simple. I mean my heros like slash and Joe perry both incorporate aspects of the blues into some of there tunes but its simple and subtle.
What songs is there I shuold learn that were probably the influences of people like slash. I mean is there a blues song.... thats kinda liek the freebird of rock in that it has all the moves you need!
I dont want to be a blues guitarist but Id like to add flashes of it in my playing so without going way deep into blues theory etc is there a quick fix?

Originally Posted by: Axl_Rose... so without going way deep into blues theory etc is there a quick fix?

[font=copperplate gothic bold]Mwahahahahahaaaaa!

I'll see you down at the crossroads, boy.[/font] :cool:

Originally Posted by: Lordathestrings[font=copperplate gothic bold]Mwahahahahahaaaaa!

I'll see you down at the crossroads, boy.[/font] :cool:

HAHAHAHA, Lord, you made my 2 to 3 am referencing that.

Am lost..

Theres a clapton song called crossroads huh? Is that what you mean :confused:

Originally Posted by: Axl_RoseAm lost..

Theres a clapton song called crossroads huh? Is that what you mean :confused:

[font=trebuchet ms]See, now that's why you can't just step into The Blues without payin' some dues.

"Down At The Crossroads" was written by Robert Johnson about the legend. The best blues players get their skills by meeting the Devil at a remote crossroads and selling their souls in exchange for the ability to make music that would reach inside people, and touch their souls.

Hell, any damnfool can riff on pentatonics! You wanna play The Blues, you're into a whole 'nother thing.[/font]

Originally Posted by: Lordathestrings[font=trebuchet ms]selling their souls in exchange for the ability to make music that would reach inside people, and touch their souls.[/font]

I don't need to sell anything to do that! Mr. Devil would cry if he heard my blues. :D

Originally Posted by: Axl_RoseMost rock pop songs with a bluesy feel are pretty simple. I mean my heros like slash and Joe perry both incorporate aspects of the blues into some of there tunes but its simple and subtle.
What songs is there I shuold learn that were probably the influences of people like slash. I mean is there a blues song.... thats kinda liek the freebird of rock in that it has all the moves you need!
I dont want to be a blues guitarist but Id like to add flashes of it in my playing so without going way deep into blues theory etc is there a quick fix?

I dunno, but when I look at slash he reminds me of Jimmy Page. Same style, same guitar, and the same stage personal. Without being certain from Slash's own words, I'd say Page was his biggest influence. And don't forget Zeppelin was very bluesy and they have a ton of famous licks. Black Dog probably the biggest. Not sure about Perry but they probably come from the same seed. PAGE!!

Originally Posted by: Jolly McJollysonI don't need to sell anything to do that! Mr. Devil would cry if he heard my blues. :D

[font=trebuchet ms]Does wincing in pain count?[/font] :confused:

Originally Posted by: Lordathestrings[font=trebuchet ms]Does wincing in pain count?[/font]

Tee friggin hee.

Originally Posted by: Lordathestrings[font=trebuchet ms]"Down At The Crossroads" was written by Robert Johnson about the legend. The best blues players get their skills by meeting the Devil at a remote crossroads and selling their souls in exchange for the ability to make music that would reach inside people, and touch their souls.[/font]

If things get too tough you can just get the Karate Kid to whoop Steve Vai's ass in a guitar competition. That'll make any contracts with Satan null and void.