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Blues legend Walter Trout is 75 years old but he's not thinking about retirement

By Dave Ling Published

Bluesman and survivor Walter Trout tours Europe this month, and he's already working on next year

Bands & Artists
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British bluesman Danny Bryant hit rock bottom in 2024: Now he comes clean

By Henry Yates Published

Walter Trout protoge Danny Bryant has survived alcoholism, divorce and liver disease, but new album Nothing Left Behind is the exorcism he needed

Music
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A decade on from the disease that nearly killed him, Walter Trout is on a roll

By David Sinclair Published

Walter Trout on growing up, deep fakes, John Lee Hooker and John Mayall, defeating addiction and new album Sign Of The Times

Bands & Artists
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Walter Trout: The soundtrack of my life

By Bill DeMain Published

Blues legend Walter Trout picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance

Tracks & Singles
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"A 72-year-old rock'n'roll delinquent with a righteous touch": Walter Trout gets heavy and heartfelt on new album Broken

By David Sinclair Published

Welcome to Walter Trout's world of damaged goods

Albums
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The Walter Trout albums you should definitely own

By Henry Yates Published

Buying guide The best of bluesman Walter Trout's studio back catalogue to catch in your net – and one to throw back

Buying guide
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Walter Trout gave himself to rock'n'roll... and it almost killed him

By Polly Glass Published

A few years ago Walter Trout thought death was around the corner, and the American bluesman’s new album still resonates with echoes of darker times

Bands & Artists
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From hellish childhoods to hometown salvation: Walter Trout still has a lot to say

By Claudia Elliott Published

Blues survivor Walter Trout reflects on struggles past and present on new album Ride

Albums
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Tracks of the Week: eight great songs you need in your ears right now

By Polly Glass Published

Hey, what's that sound? Everybody look, what's going down? Why, it's only the eight songs you need in your life at this very moment

Tracks & Singles
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The 10 best blues rock albums ever, by Walter Trout

By Walter Trout Last updated

Award-winning guitarist Walter Trout picks the ten blues rock albums that still wake him up in the morning

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