Blue on Black

In an August 2017 interview, Shepherd discussed the song's origins: == Performance and personnel ==

As Shepherd's signature song, he often closes his concert performances with "Blue on Black", just prior to "Voodoo Child". The Jimi Hendrix cover was also included on the CD single with an alternate mix of "Blue on Black". • Kenny Wayne Shepherd – lead guitar • Noah Hunt – lead vocals • Joe Nadaeu – rhythm guitar • Jimmy Wallace – keyboards • Robby Emerson – bass guitar • Sam Bryant – drums, percussion == Charts and recognition ==

Shepherd discussed the song's commercial significance in an interview: "Blue on Black" reached number 78 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked atop the magazine's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for six weeks, ending 1998 as the most successful mainstream rock song. In honor of the hit single, the Martin Guitar Company issued its Kenny Wayne Shepherd Limited Edition Signature model JC-16KWS, a distinct jumbo model in dark blue, in January 2001. The guitar design was inspired by the imagery evoked in the song's lyrics. Proceeds from the model were to be donated to Providence House, a Shreveport, Louisiana shelter and development program for homeless families with children. == Charts ==

Weekly charts Year-end charts == Certifications ==

== Five Finger Death Punch version ==

}} American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch recorded "Blue on Black" for their 2018 album And Justice for None. However, on April 12, 2019, a version different to the one on that album, was released as a single, together with Kenny Shepherd, country musician Brantley Gilbert and Queen guitarist Brian May. It merged Sheperd's blues rock, Gilbert's country, May's classic rock and Five Finger Death Punch's mainstream rock styles. An official music video was released on April 11, 2019. Proceeds from the song were donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation to benefit first responders. This version debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the US Digital Song Sales chart and No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Five Finger Death Punch's first visit to the latter list since 2011 and also became the band's record-extending tenth Hard Rock Digital Song Sales No. 1. It also topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart for five non-consecutive weeks. Personnel • Ivan Moody – co-lead vocals • Jason Hook – lead guitar, backing vocals • Zoltan Bathory – rhythm guitar • Chris Kael – bass guitar, backing vocals • Jeremy Spencer – drums, percussion • Brantley Gilbert – co-lead vocals • Kenny Wayne Shepherd – first guitar solo, backing vocals • Brian May – second guitar solo Certifications ==See also==