Yeah, he can’t make this list, but it’s awesome that he is influencing and motivating you, and probably many other people as well, to play the blues. well worth checking it out if you have the inclination. Albert Nelson (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer. A choice selection from one of the most influential catalogues in independent music… (Image credit: Gary Malerba/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) Art-rock noiseniks Sonic Youth emerged from New York’s No Wave scene in the mid-1980 but belonged to no such convenient pigeonhole. By signing up you are agreeing to our, How We Can Learn to Live with COVID-19 After Vaccinations. He was definitely great, but I don’t feel he contributed enough to music to be on this list of the best and most influential blues guitarists. where’s Otis Rush? Actually the last I heard he was living in Central Lake, Michigan and hasn’t gotten any better health wise. If he add Trucks he should add John Mayer as well, John Mayall was who influenced Clapton and others, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks. you obviously love blues, and while he’s not exactly well known, nor a blues guitarist per se, and maybe not even great in the true sense of the word, i think you should give bjorn berge a try. Fastest damn blues/rock guitarist I’ve ever heard. GUITAR SLIM? 10: Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) sure he was accused of plagarism, maybe it was a tribute to all the blues guitarists he formed his style after. Carulli was the author of the influential 'Methode complete pour la Guitarre', which includes music that is still used by student guitarists today. Kenny Wayne shepherd plays well, but he’s a Stevie ray wannabe clone. And there is a lot if great blues being played in our day and age no thanks to pop or American Idol. His lazy, slack-jawed singing, piercing harmonica and hypnotic guitar patterns are one of the blues' most easily identifiable sounds even today. He was known as The King of the Slide Guitar and had a unique guitar style, noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. Peter Allen Greenbaum (October 29, 1946 - ) is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from London, UK. you are on the velvet moon. I particularly liked your inclusion of Jimmy Reed, who was not even close to the class of Buddy Guy or B. Amazingly melodic and soulful. He smokes all the genres, and if he is not now, he will be one of the most influential guitar players. Of all time….no doubt! A "less is more" type blues player, he was known for his expressive "bending" of notes, a technique characteristic of blues guitarists. What about Roy Buchanan people!?? You have 1 free article left. Mike Bloomfield and Freddie King need to be on the list as well as Duane Allman, etc. the reason i started writing this message is to make a suggestion. Initially playing acoustic and electric guitar, he started singing and later using a brace for his harmonica, Gallagher learned to play slide guitar, using a plectrum and metal slide on his smallest finger. But when JW was healthy, his playing was fluid and lightening fast. He is perhaps the most influential living acoustic guitar player in bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, newgrass and flattop acoustic jazz. Blind Boy Fuller and Blind Willie McKellen should definitely be listed. Eric Patrick Clapton (born 30 March 1945) is an English blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. Neil Young is one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists of his generation, known for recording such favorites as "Old Man," "Harvest Moon" and "Heart of Gold." Agreed, although Dickey Betts was standing right next to him. You’re missed. Glad to see Rory Gallagher, but Peter Green’s ommission is inexcusable. near the top. His own unique genre of the blues often incorporated the boogie-woogie piano style and a driving rhythm. Bonamassa is an excellent guitarist, but he’s made his bones imitating every guitar legend out there. Good list on its own. But if people want to talk best. Hailed by Washington Post as “among the most gifted guitarists on the planet” Polish guitarist, Marcin Dylla is a rare phenomenon in the recent history of Classical Guitar. He refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and concerns and utilizing guitar solos and showmanship that would be a major influence on subsequent rock music. Leaving Freddie King off a list like this is just about unthinkable. J/R management is a music business bona fide. Give it 20 more years though, he’ll probably get there . King (September 16, 1925 - May 15, 2015) was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and guitar playing. While you read, play this to get you into the mood: And if you get the sudden urge to listen to some more blues, go ahead and check out my favorite blues albums: Huddie William Ledbetter (January 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the 12-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he introduced. Of course, no guitarist worth their salt will leave BB King off the list of their favourite guitarists. I’ve heard about every blues guitarist that’s available for listening, and they don’t even measure up. Pretty good list… I like that you include some of the early great like Mississippi John and Reverend Gary…. Keep the blues alive all the names mention above are the best every single one, There has to be a mistake. Stevie Ray Vaughn is the clear number 1. Got to include Freddie King, Duane Allman, and Jeff Beck (Jeff Beck Group period). As I said, this is my own little list of best blues guitarists, but please add your picks below! Of course Santana used Green’s influence in many of their songs including their biggest hit. At 6 feet, 6 inches (198 cm) and close to 300 pounds (136 kg), he must have been an imposing presence with one of the loudest and most memorable voices of all the "classic" 1950s Chicago blues singers. His finger-picking guitar style influenced many other artists and his students. After so many commenters recommending Peter Green’s addition to this list, I have now added him as well. Foremost among them were Albert King, Otis Rush, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, and Jimi Hendrix. Roy G. SRV Clapton Hendrix???? true that. Blues is an independent entity and thank the Lord for that. He played both alternating and monotonic bass styles incorporating imaginative, often chromatic turnarounds and single note lead lines. Here is a thorough, but by no means complete list of the best blues guitarists who helped shape and influence music. My top 10 is: Because anything since Elvis would not be here without a lot of the names on here. Where is Skydog! Eddie James "Son" House, Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was an American blues singer and guitarist. I am soooo tired of Johnny Winter being left off greatest lists. He is considered to be one of the most influential and iconic guitarists of all time. I wish someone out there would put on some cutting head shows . Widely regarded as one of the most influential and greatest guitarists of all time, Jimmy Page was ranked third in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In later years he played a custom-made guitar (a Gibson Flying V, which he named "Lucy") that was basically left-handed but had the strings reversed (as he was used to playing). the most influential blues guitar players man Green created iconic songs like “Black Magic Woman”, “the Green Manilishi”, and Oh Well”. Jimi is known as one of the best, if not the best, and most influential electric guitarist in popular music. His guitar slinging is choice., Joe B is a magnificent person and musician. Jorma Kaukonen…granted he’s from Mars, but he’s gotta be up there with the best of ’em ! three of my top five are not even on the list…….. Nice list – another 20 added to the list might help. You could feel the heart & soul in his music. In my opinion the best blues guitarist is Joshua Jet Vaughan. B. in instrumental ability, but whose sound had a really profound effect on so many guitar players, particularly in his having been the first person known to play power chords. Oh, and I think he may be the most beautiful man I have ever seen. Every song they played was a slower tune, but he still couldn’t keep up with the band. I wish a lot of times best would be left off of these articles. All rock n roll guitar players from todays biggest bands: Jimmy Page (Zepplin) to Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) to Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), to Jack White (White Stipes) Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), or Joe Perry (Aeromsith)! I can’t believe Joe Bonamassa is better than all those other guys that’s insane. They all give a nod to those who came before them. Burnside, Peter Green, Rory Gallagher Elmore James, Gary Clark Jr. And yes, Joe Bonamassa is incredibly over rated; seriously, he wouldn’t know blues if it bit him on the arse. This guy is invredible. Hurt's influence spanned several music genres including blues, country, bluegrass, folk and contemporary rock and roll. Martin Carthy MBE (born 21 May 1941) is an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music. Ah, Earl Hooker… Two Bugs and Roach… one of my favorites. Gary Moore, always overlooked Got to have him on every blues guitar list….somewhere If one includes all the ABB guitarists, most of whom were great (influential can be argued), but besides Duane, Dickey, Trucks, and Haynes, can’t help giving a shout out to Jack Pearson and Jim Hall. He's also in the 30th spot of Rolling Stones' "Top 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." Great inclusion of Rory Gallagher who is among the most underappreciated guitarists in history but leaving Duane Allman and the American answer to Clapton who was Mike Bloomfield is blasphemous in my honest opinion. Who knows better than ur own peers? Ever heard Jeff B. talk bout this guy? Earl King? Yes, I know his music well. Wow, that sounds complicated. A rare man. no clapton without bloomfeld i think and no cream withoutpaul butterfield blues band, There are so many great bluesmen that it’s hard to pick from all the greats however, let’s not forget the great Roy Buchanan “When My Guitar Sings the Blues”. Jeff Beck Other than that, I am sure we could all find our favorites to add, but this is a pretty good list. He was actually the first blues musician to use an electric guitar. John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, born near Clarksdale, Mississippi. Magazines, Digital Required fields are marked *. I was and still am on the fence about Peter Green. Listen to Rory Gallagher songs on Amazon >>. Thank you for reading TIME. Listen to Elmore James songs on Amazon >>. A seminal Delta blues figure, he remains influential today. Some of my TOP Blues guitarists are as follows: Roy Buchanan One thing that he has that other blues guitarists don’t have is an incredible voice. 6: David Howell Evans a.k.a. RIP, Johnny. His history is interesting. On “All Over Again” he made that guitar speak what his soul was feeling. I’m not sure if he’s any relation to Stevie Ray. However, in my opinion, Duane took slide playing to a level no one was doing at the time. Subscribe for just 99¢. Cactus was America’s LED Zeppelin. James often played his guitar with an open D-minor tuning (DADFAD). Gives free lessons in the Detroit area. Have you ever heard anybody saying, "I've got the blues"? How can a list of the greatest blues guitarist not include Joe Bonamassa? His first love was jazz. He is sharing blues all over the map, so is Samantha Fish and Clapton. He had to be lead out to the microphone, one bandmate on each arm as he shuffled in tiny steps. nothing to contribute, really, to the list. James played a wide variety of blues often crossing into other styles of music, similar to that of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and some of B. Michael Bloomfield? He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, and Rolling Stone ranked him at #58 on its "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list. He gave Muddy Waters a 2nd career. Through creating fun and engaging guitar lessons, we aim to spread our love of the guitar to as many new players as possible. Guitar Slim? He was influenced by blues artists such as B.B. The genre itself is too pure and filled with powerful feel to focus on minor things like this. It’s my opinion that Duane Allman and his blues slide playing is unmatched. You forgot Sister Rosetta Tharp….as usual no women in the top 20…. rory gallagher a fantastic guitar player! There are so many great ones, but these are just a few of my favorites. While Buddy Guy's music is often labeled Chicago blues, his style is unique. quite a few of your top ten blues guitarists say that one of their favorite blues players was freddie “texas cannonball” king. Listen to his solo for “I’ve got a mind to give up living.” If you are not convinced it is a lost cause. The beauty of it all is that Blues guitarists don’t seem to care which one of them goes above another on any kind of the list. Keep it up Anne, and good job Kenny! King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Albert King, and Elmore James. Otis Rush? Clapton is the only person who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times. He plays just like Stevie, and has a little bit of Clapton in his style. Digital Not surprising either, BB King is a bonafide blues icon who is one of the genres most influential names, and his iconic style can still be felt in music today. Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of the most influential guitarists in blues music, leading the revival of blues rock in the 1980's. Subscribe for just 99¢. Pee Wee Crayton is often overlooked. Despite this, many have called him the greatest British blues player of all time. Amen! I absolutely love BB King, Clapton, SRV, Kenny Wayne, and Robert Cray. Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician. Then my car radio stays on BB Kings bluesville. I opened the list to see if I could find his name but no mention. that being said, rory gallagher is absolutely amazing, should be on a top ten list if you ask me. Roy Buchanan’s ‘Wayfaring Pilgrim’…is the best blues tune ever. Still around. Sam "Lightnin’" Hopkins (March 15, 1912 — January 30, 1982) was a country blues guitarist, from Houston, Texas. My opinion is that he’s the most soulful and melodic blues guitarist ever. You can unsubscribe at any time. His fans respect and love him. I can’t believe that u know ALL that, an dint mention Dwayne Allman ???????. But I can be convinced.

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