Muddy Waters/Stevie Ray Vaughan/T-Bone walker
Like many other people who have posted here, I don't think there's a single "greatest" player of the blues. But if I had to choose, I'd personally say either Robert Johnson, Hubert Sumlin or Elmore James.
The ones named are great but I don't know if there is a "greatest of all times" player. Bobby Blue Bland had one during the 1970s, I never knew his name, who was as great as any I've ever heard. Johnny Taylor has had some mighty fine players also, so I don't think it's possible to say there is a "greatest of all times" blues guitarist.
These are always tough questions to answer.. I think Robert Johnson was one of the greatest because of his influence on other great blues guitarists. Definitely I would place BB King near the top. Another one that didn't have too much attention in the US, but was one of the greats is Luther Allison.
I listened to a lot of blues during my teen years, and was able to meet both BB King and Luther Allison when I worked for a non-profit organization that booked bands in the central Illinois area. I also had contact with the now very famous (wealthy) Irving Azoff who managed our bookings.
I don't think there is one "greatest of all time." In addition to those already mentioned, Buddy Guy would be in the top 5 or 10.
Albert King, in my opinion. His technique was unorthodox (to say the least) but he was difficult to match for emotional intensity at his peak.
Died way too early!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWLw7nozO_U
Don't know if he is the greatest, but Alvin Lee is one of my favorites.
by Wesman Todd Shaw 10 years ago
Who is your favourite guitarist, and why?Also, if you have a favourite song by your favourite guitarist, then I want to know what it is.Please don't list singers who happen to pose with guitars on stage - just real guitarist, the guy's who don't have to sing, but singers that play well are welcome...
by Kaili Bisson 13 years ago
Living or deceased. Certain names come to mind right away...Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton...what about Richard Thompson? Let me know what you think and why.
by Charles Mark Walker 12 years ago
So who is the greatest guitarist you've ever seen play live?For me it was Stevie Ray Vaughn and you?
by JazzandBluesFests 14 years ago
Who is the greatest blues musician of all time?
by MountainManJake 12 years ago
Who is the greatest guitarist to ever live?Tell me why.
by EJ Lambert 11 years ago
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