How to Play Rock Me Baby | Guitar Lesson + Blues History

“Rock Me Baby” is a blues standard and one of the most recorded blues songs of all time. It started out as “Rockin’ and Rollin’” by Lil’ Son Jackson in 1951, which drew inspiration from even earlier blues recordings. Over the years, versions by Muddy Waters and B.B. King helped cement its place in blues history. B.B. King’s 1964 version became his first Top 40 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100, and in 2022 it was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in the Classics of Blues Recording – Singles category. In this lesson, I break down how to play “Rock Me Baby” on guitar in B.B. King’s style, while exploring some of its history and key licks. Perfect for blues guitarists looking to add a classic standard to their repertoire! 00:00 : Song Playthrough 02:49 : Intro and Song History 07:12 : Lesson Begins 26:24 : New Instructional Courses Available 27:49 : Outro _______________ Want to learn from a real blues player? 🔥 My Courses: 1️⃣ 7 Day Blues Breakthrough – Learn essential blues lead, phrasing, and improvisation from someone who learned directly from legends like Buddy Guy and Albert King. Take your playing to the next level with these key fundamentals. 👉 https://www.bluesrockguitarlessons.co... 2️⃣ The Ultimate Freddie King Instrumentals – 11+ hours, 100+ videos. Learn Freddie King’s riffs, solos, and rhythm techniques for authentic blues-rock playing. Almost everything you need to know about blues guitar playing is in this course! 👉 https://www.bluesrockguitarlessons.co... 3️⃣ Ultimate Blues Rock Theory Guitar Course – Practical Blues Rock theory for rhythm, lead, and improvisation. Play confidently across Blues, Rock, Pop, and Country. 👉 https://www.bluesrockguitarlessons.co... 🎸 Private ZOOM Lessons: 👉 http://www.austinbluesguitarlessons.com 👍 SUBSCRIBE & hit the BELL for more blues-rock lessons every week! Peace & Love ✌️ 🌐 Links https://jakeandrews.com https://bluesrockguitarlessons.com   / jakeandrewsbluesrock     / jakeandrewsmusic