Crossroads by Robert Johnson Delta Blues Bottleneck Slide Guitar

Crossroads by Robert Johnson performed by Keni Lee Burgess busking in Provencetown, Mass. Cape Cod. Spanish tuning (515135) Key of F (CFCfac). According to a legend known to modern Blues fans, Robert Johnson was a young black man living on a plantation in rural Mississippi. Branded with a burning desire to become a great blues musician, he was instructed to take his guitar to a crossroad near Dockery's plantation at midnight. There he was met by a large black man (the Devil) who took the guitar from Johnson and tuned it, giving him mastery of the guitar, and handed it back to him in return for his soul. Within less than a year's time, in exchange for his everlasting soul, Robert Johnson became the king of the Delta blues singers, able to play, sing, and create the greatest blues anyone had ever heard.

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Music

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• johnson
• mcdowell
• bukka
• house
• allman
• patton
• delta
• resonator
• blues
• country
• folk
• religious

[RIFFSUAREZ]

so is it possible to make a home made Resonator (slide) guitar with a hubcap? just curious.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@RIFFSUAREZ Thank you for your interest and question. Yes, you can use a hubcap for the protective cover. Google Larry Pogreba guitars. Inside is a thin commercially made spun aluminum cone that is used for the resonator. Enjoy 

[master18666]

How much does this guys signature guitar cost i wanna buy it... Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@master18666 Thanks for stopping by. I am assuming you are a child on the internet without parental guidance. Why not spend your time more constructively by making your own youtube page. Don't waste your life and make yourself look ignorant too.

[walmic1000]

very very impressive...all these people walking by with no idea what they're missing.....greetings from the UK brother!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@walmic1000 Thank you for your kind words. Often viewers make this comment about the people passing by. It is mainly because my friend is right in front of me filming that they don't stop. They are just being courteous. Actually, Provincetown is a great venue to busk. The people are appreciative / generous and usually stop to talk. I highly recommend the Portugese fried dough. Enjoy.

[ak474orM16]

Genius! Those people walking past should have stopped and smelled the roses.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@SuperMolander Thank you for your comment. Your English is fine. I appreciate your interest. Enjoy.

[SuperMolander]

many gitarrplayers try to play delta blues, the should listen to you, this was great. greetings from sweden. ( hope you understand my english :) )

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@twowheels87 Thank you for your comment. This guitar was build by James Millinchuk, a professional guitar builder. Glad to hear you are enjoying the music.

[twowheels87]

Not sure how I found this video but I love the music. Did you make that guitar? Awesome video

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@fabeli136 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.

[fabeli136]

wow i really like it :) wonderfull thank you

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@TheDilligan Thank you for your comment. Well, like my guitar teacher told me, If you have the desire, apply some consistent effort and put in the time, it is all possible. If you are interested, check out my instructional video CD 1 (Open D Tuning) on ebay by searching: keni lee The CD is very reasonably priced and will help you build a solid foundation. CD 2 continues the course, but explores Open G Tuning that is used to play this song. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy

[TheDilligan]

I wish i could play like that...

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@LolitaJenings Thank you for your comment and sharing the link. Enjoy.

[LolitaJenings]

Wow...cool dude.....btw....here's some nice busker competition....a lot of cool buskers there ... enjoy =) randrworld[dot]com/buskers-com­petition.php

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@kzustang Thank you for your interest and kind words. While producing a series of lessons, I post them for free on Youtube. Once the series is completed, I remove the videos and make them available for sale on ebay (search: keni lee). The video you are referring to is on CD5. The CD is quite comprehensive and reasonably priced at $9.99 plus shipping. Enjoy.

[kzustang]

dear KeniLee

a few weeks ago you uploaded a video lesson on a 4 string cigar box guitar showing the licks for Robert Johnson's Crossroads .

Can you direct me to this video? I can't seem to find it anywhere?

Thanks

THis is just great!!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@ak474orM16 Thank you for your comment. Actually, the audience is usually very interested and also generous. It is when there is someone in front of me video taping that they tend to keep back. Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@matiasweikath12 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.

[matiasweikath12]

YEEEEEEH! XD

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@foodfanatic42 Thank you for your comments and purchases. Please contact me after you receive them and have time to review them. I am interested in your feedback. Also, please feel free to write if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.

[foodfanatic42]

checked out your stuff on ebay and have purchased CD 1 and your album, looking fwd to them arriving, you have revived my interest in the blues with your inspirational clips, thanks for sharing them.........so cool man, so cool.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@foodfanatic42 Thank you for your comment. I am glad to hear I was able to brighten up your day. Enjoy.