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.