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You have to earn your stripes to be called a legend.

After 40 years of bluesing it out in the business, Elvin Bishop has certainly earned the reputation of a legend, easily one of the most respected living white blues guitarist of his generation. From his early days on the mean streets of Chicago, to his genre-bending stint with the Butterfield Blues Band on to his own solo work, Bishop has been there and done it all. Widely recognized as a master of the slide guitar, Bishop's last album, 2005's "Gettin' My Groove Back," touched the blues charts, peaking at number 9.

Now, the master is back, and this time he's packing some heat. Armed with an army of good friends, collaborators and a few newer members to his posse, Bishop jumps back into the studio, unleashing a star-studded blues workout. Stepping aside to take the role of master of ceremonies, Bishop's not afraid to share the spotlight with blues legend and newbie alike. As an older statesman now, The Blues Rolls On is a look back at his roots, his legacy, and a simultaneous passing of the torch to the next generation of blues mongers who'll keep the life of the blues rolling on for years to come.

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