Episode description

The magical sound of slide guitar is a modern invention. Though long associated with American blues music, the location of its earliest pioneers may surprise you! Tune into Killer Means Awesome to find out who invented the musical technique, who set the standard for playing, and why you should never, ever let guitarist Ry Cooder drive you through the mountains.

Listen to the first two seasons of Killer Means Awesome to hear more incredible true stories.  Season one features amazing tales of recently discovered shipwrecks and season two highlights biographies of people you really should know!