Best Blues Guitarists.

12barblues · 11-10-2012, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the welcome, lisnaholic....and yes...I am a lover of the blues. Although I didn't know it until about 20 yrs ago....when a friend of mine pointed out that my favorite bands were the stones, zeppelin, Hendrix, Janis, cream, etc....and that maybe I should check out who their influences were...immediately went out and found muddy, wolf, sonny boy, BB, Elmore James...and the light went on over my head..lol.

By the way ....thanks for posting those.

Lisnaholic · 11-11-2012, 07:11 AM

You`re welcome, 12bar !
From pop and rock, I was guided towards the blues by Cream, too, and The Allman Brothers. In fact, I still prefer modern elec blues with lots of excessive guitar playing. With the exception of Howlin`Wolf, I often find some of those earlier pioneers you mention a little too tame, a little too focused on lyrics... always open to fresh recommendations though !

BTW, did you notice that you can read some tips, and introduce yourself to the forum here :-
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Rock N' Roll Clown · 11-12-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ There`s some great playing on the Live In Boston four-cd package. Have you heard it, R&R ?
I saw Pete Green playing one time in a London pub, but he turned in a very disappointing performance; some band had been put together, trying to cash in on his name, at a time when he really wasn`t up to playing in public.

I haven't heard that Live in Boston show, I'll listen to it for sure. In fact, I haven't heard much from him, but what I've heard is really amazing.

blastingas10 · 11-14-2012, 07:00 PM

Clapton Vs Stevie ray, what do you guys think?

It's always been a tough one for me. The only downside to Stevie was that quite a bit of his stuff sounded so similar. Regardless, he could really tear it up in a way clapton couldn't. But Clapton was not as raw and aggressive as Stevie, he was smoother and more polished. When it comes to down pure ability, I'd have to say Stevie takes it. Some of his guitar playing is just mind blowing, like his cover of "little wing". I don't think Clapton has ever really blown me away like that.

Newkie · 11-14-2012, 09:20 PM

Gotta be Clapton for me, but then, I know next to nowt about Blues in general.

Crinn · 11-14-2012, 10:43 PM

Stevie Ray Vaughn

Bloozcrooz · 11-14-2012, 10:45 PM

SRV hands down

Psy-Fi · 11-15-2012, 06:30 AM

It depends on my state of mind. When I want to listen to some rowdy blues, I usually go with Stevie Ray Vaughan. When I'm in a more mellow mood, I usually go with Clapton.

Rock N' Roll Clown · 11-15-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blastingas10

his cover of "little wing". I don't think Clapton has ever really blown me away like that.

Well, I love very much this performance, although this is not only Clapton.

And, although I don't like Clapton's early blues playing, I have to admit that he is one of the most important English guitarists that made the blues popular. Back in the 60s he was every guitarist's idol, so I have to choose him, although Stevie Ray is a close second.

Lisnaholic · 11-18-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blastingas10

Clapton Vs Stevie ray, what do you guys think?

Because this thread is called "Best Blues Guitarists", we can`t deny these guys a place here, but if the admirers of SRV and Clapton want to slog it out, there`s already a thread for them to do so, blasting :-

http://www.musicbanter.com/jazz-blue...apton-srv.html

Here`s a guy who`s not so well known, but he can certainly deliver with a smooth intensity that both Clapton and SRV might envy :-

11-10-2012, 11:33 PM	#101 (permalink)
12barblues Groupie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 10	Thanks for the welcome, lisnaholic....and yes...I am a lover of the blues. Although I didn't know it until about 20 yrs ago....when a friend of mine pointed out that my favorite bands were the stones, zeppelin, Hendrix, Janis, cream, etc....and that maybe I should check out who their influences were...immediately went out and found muddy, wolf, sonny boy, BB, Elmore James...and the light went on over my head..lol. By the way ....thanks for posting those. Last edited by 12barblues; 11-10-2012 at 11:52 PM.

11-11-2012, 07:11 AM	#102 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	You`re welcome, 12bar ! From pop and rock, I was guided towards the blues by Cream, too, and The Allman Brothers. In fact, I still prefer modern elec blues with lots of excessive guitar playing. With the exception of Howlin`Wolf, I often find some of those earlier pioneers you mention a little too tame, a little too focused on lyrics... always open to fresh recommendations though ! BTW, did you notice that you can read some tips, and introduce yourself to the forum here :- Introductions - Music Banter __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

11-14-2012, 10:43 PM	#106 (permalink)
Crinn Legalize Homicide Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 95	Stevie Ray Vaughn __________________ "Your God died on a cross. Mine holds a hammer in his hand. Make your own conclusions." - Nergal (Behemoth) http://www.nylon-ice.blogspot.com

11-14-2012, 07:00 PM	#104 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	Clapton Vs Stevie ray, what do you guys think? It's always been a tough one for me. The only downside to Stevie was that quite a bit of his stuff sounded so similar. Regardless, he could really tear it up in a way clapton couldn't. But Clapton was not as raw and aggressive as Stevie, he was smoother and more polished. When it comes to down pure ability, I'd have to say Stevie takes it. Some of his guitar playing is just mind blowing, like his cover of "little wing". I don't think Clapton has ever really blown me away like that.

11-15-2012, 06:30 AM	#108 (permalink)
Psy-Fi Aficionado of Fine Filth Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: You don't want to look in there. Posts: 6,897	It depends on my state of mind. When I want to listen to some rowdy blues, I usually go with Stevie Ray Vaughan. When I'm in a more mellow mood, I usually go with Clapton.