Many Blues fans out there?

I just really started listening to the blues and I have to say it's starting to take priority over the other stuff I listen to.

I just found this guy named Luther Allison and man I love his music.

Anyway, any blues recommendations?

Any blues fans around here?

ohh yea I love the blues check out BB King, a guy named Blind Willie Johnson, Robert Johnson is like the blues master there are so many that it would take me hours naming good blues players

I'm a big blues fan. My favorite artist is a guy named Gary Moore. Check out some of his stuff and tell me what you think.

Originally Posted by: BSCI just really started listening to the blues and I have to say it's starting to take priority over the other stuff I listen to.

I just found this guy named Luther Allison and man I love his music.

Anyway, any blues recommendations?

Any blues fans around here?

Joe Bonamassa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn09Xn9JF5s

Warren Haynes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMxG90vP-aU

Derek Trucks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuadh1o0yC8

Eric Gales:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Baen9v9bo

Peter Green:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OkIUZmXHeU

I only just started getting into the blues this year. I "Discovered" SRV, and now have some Joe Bonnamassa and Kenny Wayne Shepard added to my tiny Blues collection.

I only just started getting into the blues this year. I "Discovered" SRV, and now have some Joe Bonnamassa and Kenny Wayne Shepard added to my tiny Blues collection.

I will have to check out some of these other artists mentioned here.

Off topic, I remember the days when buying a new artist was quite a blind committment. Many an album collected dust because there was only one song worth listening to (to my ear anyway). These days with You Tube & iTune sampling, it's hard to make a purchase you won't like.

Thanks for the replies guys.

I'll have to check out the guys you're talking about as well.

If you get a chance check out Luther Allison...the guy is really awesome. In my opinion anyway. :)

Here's a small list from Yahoo Q&A site..
for the Blues historians..


1920's
Mamie Smith
Sylvester Weaver
W.C. Handy
Bessie Smith
Bessie Brown
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Lonnie Johnson
Furry Lewis
Blind Willie Johnson
Charley Patton
Louis Armstrong
Henry Thomas
Mississippi John Hurt
Tommy Johnson
Frank Stokes
Leroy Carr
Tampa Red and Georgia Tom
Pine Top Smith
Blind Willie McTell
Kansas Joe
Memphis Minnie
Blind Blake

1930's
Son House
Mississippi Sheiks
Jimmie Rodgers
Roosevelt Sykes
Skip James
Big Bill Broonzy
Peetie Wheatstraw
Leadbelly
Big Joe Williams
Billie Holiday
Robert Johnson
Sonny Boy Williamson I
Bukkka White
Blind Boy Fuller
Sweet Peas Spivey
Trixie Smith
Turner and Pete Johnson
Champion Jack Dupree

1940's
Tommy McClennon
Count Basie
Brownie McGhee
Big Maceo Merriweather
Robert Petway
Bea Booze
Dinah Washington
Albinia Jones
Josh White
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Joe Liggins
T-Bone Walker
Muddy Waters
Lightnin' Hopkins
Louis Jordan
Arthur Crudup
Wynonie Harris
Jimmy Witherspoon
John Lee Hooker

1950's
Memphis Slim
Percy Mayfield
Elmore James
Howlin' Wolf
Jackie Brenston
Big Mama Thronton
Little Walter
Rosco Gordon
Professor Longhair
Lowell Fulson
Guitar Slim
J.B. Lenoir
Fats Domino
Sonny Boy Williamson II
Ray Charles
Smiley Lewis
Elvis Presley
B.B. King
Bo Diddley
Bobby Blue Bland
Slim Harpo
Chuck Berry
Buddy Guy

1960's
Jimmy Reed
Junior Parker
Freddie King
Otis Rush
Etta James
Albert Collins
Willie Dixon
Mississippi John Hurt (second career)
Son House (second career)
Junior Wells
Big Maybelle
Koko Taylor
Mississippi Fred McDowell
John Mayall
Eric Clapton
Paul Butterfield
Magic Sam
Jimi Hendrix
Taj Mahal
Johnny Winter

1970's
Hound Dog Taylor & the Houserockers
The Allman Brothers
Big Walter Horton
Eddie 'Clean Head' Vinson
Fenton Robinson
Son Seals
Pinetop Perkins
Jimmy Johnson

1980's
Detroit Junior
Z.Z. Hill
Lonnie Brooks
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Clifton Chenier
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Big Twist & The Mellow Fellows
Sonny Terry
James Cotton
Fabulous Thunderbirds
Roy Buchanan
Robert Cray
Lil' Ed & The Blue Imperials
The Paladins
The Siegel-Schwall Band
Delbert McClinton
Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
Katie Webster

1990's
William Clarke
Lucky Peterson
Charlie Musselwhite
The Uppity Blues Women
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Elvin Bishop
Kenny Neal
Little Charlie & The Nightcats
Keb' Mo'
Peggy Scott-Adams
Luther Allison
Susan Tedeschi
Shemekia Copeland
Corey Harris
Coco Montoya

2000's
Rusty Zinn
The Holmes Brothers
Dave Hole
Marcia Bell
Rebirth Brass Band
John Lee Hooker, Jr.

Heck yea, Blues are awesome and sooo many popular players were heavily influenced buy them.

Check out these great blues bands: Backdoor Slam, 10 Years After, Grand Funk Railroad, Betty Sue and her Big Rockin' Daddys, The Blues Breakers, Robert Cray, Jonny Winter... man there are so many.

While you are at it, listen to the deep blues influence in the likes of Led Zeppelin, ACDC, The Dobbie Brothers, Lynard Skynard, BTO, The Guess WHo, G 'n' R, Alman Bros., ZZ Top, The Who, Canned Heat, Greatful Dead, ... just about all the classic rock bands..

Thanks for the tips on the others, Ill be sure to check em out!

Wow, that's a huge list.

I have plenty to sample....

I like the Blues..but just like all music,there is some Blues that I like better than others. You just have to listen to as many Blues musicians as you can,and find the ones you like best. :cool:

I forgot to say,give Mississippi John Hurt a listen.He was quite a man. :cool:

B.B. King!

Not only B.B. but Albert and Freddie, too.

... and give Walter Trout a try.

Just got finished listening to the new album by Pete Anderson called Even Things Up - and it's really great! Ya'll should give it a listen and see what you think! :-)

oh yea...awesomeness

Just discovered the Walter Trout Band and can't get enough of them..
Totally Awesome!!
Susan Tedeschi is one fantastic blues player/singer also

Originally Posted by: jazzn01Just discovered the Walter Trout Band and can't get enough of them..
Totally Awesome!!
Susan Tedeschi is one fantastic blues player/singer also

................ and her old man's no slouch on slide!!!!!!!!

Dave.

I have to cast my ballot for my favorite blues man. MR BB KING. When Lucille starts to sing I have to stop and listen. I also love to hear slow hand. Eric Clapton. I wish I had 1/10 th the talent of either one of these legends! IAM hoping Guitar Tricks comes up with Sweet Little Angel or The Thrill Is Gone in the song section.

Any blues collection should include the Three Kings; BB, Albert, and Freddie. There are enough sides between these three guys to give you an idea of where most of the modern guys got their chops from... And you might want to check out Buddy Guy as well... Enjoy...