Guitar PluggedGUITARPLUGGED
HomeNewsGear ShopLessonsX Concepts StringsToneMD
Guitarist IndexTime Machine
Guitar GarageSignature GearRidiculous Reverb ListingsCollector's Vault
Tone DecodedIconic SolosBest Of ListsGuitar Talk
SwipeAsk GPGuitar Goal Planner
AboutContact
Premium
Sign in
GUITARPLUGGED/ Swipe
1 / 324
History of the Riff: Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man" and the Five Notes That Stopped the Band Cold
BreakingGuitar TalkOctober 30, 2026

History of the Riff: Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man" and the Five Notes That Stopped the Band Cold

Willie Dixon wrote it, Muddy Waters owned it, and Bo Diddley borrowed it. The story of the Hoochie Coochie Man riff and the stop-time trick behind it.

By Patrick Lawlor · 14 min read
Read Full Story
Guitar Tricks Review (2026): Who It Is For, What You Get, and What to Know Before the Trial
BreakingGuitar TalkOctober 30, 2026

Guitar Tricks Review (2026): Who It Is For, What You Get, and What to Know Before the Trial

Guitar Tricks is one of the longest-running online guitar lesson platforms. Here is what it includes, who it suits, and how the trial works — with an affiliate disclosure up front.

By Patrick Lawlor · 11 min read
Read Full Story

X CONCEPTS STRINGS · MADE IN THE USA

Shop StringsString Club
The Guitar PluggedGUITARPLUGGED

The Guitar Plugged exists to help guitar players discover great gear, learn the stories behind legendary players and songs, and become better musicians through trustworthy, experience-driven content.

Facebook

CATEGORIES

  • Guitar Talk
  • Guitar News / Music Releases
  • Tone Decoded
  • Iconic Solos
  • Signature Gear
  • Best Of Lists
  • Guitar Garage

PUBLICATION

  • About
  • Meet the Editor
  • Lessons
  • TGP Recommends
  • Media Kit
  • Contact
  • ToneMD
  • Free Guitar Tuner
  • X Concepts Strings
  • String Club
  • Artist Endorsement
  • Sign Up for Premium

POLICIES

  • Editorial Policy
  • How We Test Gear
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Corrections
  • Terms
  • Refund Policy
  • Privacy
  • Cookie Policy
© 2026 The Guitar Plugged. All rights reserved.The Guitar Plugged and ToneMD are operated by Patrick Lawlor, operating as The Guitar Plugged. Payments for Premium are processed by Stripe, our Merchant of Record.TermsRefund PolicyPrivacyCookie Policy
Reader-supported. We may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through our links — at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We may also earn commissions from Fender (via Impact) and other partners.

Shop guitars, amps & pedals

Compare checked prices at Plugged Gear Co. · We may earn a commission.

Shop Plugged Gear Co.