Great Blues Music Thread

[SC_RedskinsFan]

This past year i have started really getting into the Blues. As some of you know i went to Clapton's Guitar Festival in Chicago about a month ago, and that really opened my eyes!

What are some your favorite Blues players, and what are some that are not as well known? Post youtube videos or whatever else you want to.

My favorites are: Buddy Guy, BB King, SRV, Clapton, Lang just to get started...

One that i heard in Chicago that really stood out was: Gary Clark Jr (goes good for us Skins fans huh :cool:)

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[Bang]

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WIllie Dixon rolls on the bass in this tune.


This one is audio only, but is one of the best examples of the purest blues. Muddy, Willie Dixon, and a young Buddy Miles acoustic record from 1963
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~Bang

[clietas]

The current hardest working man in show business, Warren Haynes.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

The current hardest working man in show business, Warren Haynes.


He was at Claptons Festival as well!

Here is another i was just listening to Joe Bonamassa and Clapton

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[clietas]

He was at Claptons Festival as well!



Oh! then how bout Albert King, Freddie King, Blind Lemon Johnson, Sonny Seals, Duane Allman, Derek Trucks, Lightnin Hopkins, John Lee Hooker.:D

[HighPlainsDrifter]

Mississippi John Hurt:
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Mississippi Fred McDowell:
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Warren and Derrick:
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[SC_RedskinsFan]

Oh! then how bout Albert King, Freddie King, Blind Lemon Johnson, Sonny Seals, Duane Allman, Derek Trucks, Lightnin Hopkins, John Lee Hooker.:D


Among those still living lol, Derek Trucks was there, Greg Allman was supposed to be but he had the liver transplant a few days before.

Here is who was there plus a few changes to the lineup http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=321762

And here are some pictures i took of it http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=326473

[clietas]

Among those still living lol, Derek Trucks was there, Greg Allman was supposed to be but he had the liver transplant a few days before.

Here is who was there plus a few changes to the lineup http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=321762

And here are some pictures i took of it http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=326473


Awesome pics. Wonder why Clapton left this ol' boy out: 6qdq7wjL2M4&feature=related

[thebluefood]

I can't believe no one's posted the greatest break up song ever:
B.B. King's "The Thrill is Gone."

[SC_RedskinsFan]

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This is pure Blues......

[RocketCitySkins]

Elmore James - King of the Slide Guitar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKo80b-QfK0

[SC_RedskinsFan]

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[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Son House

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwjGytOVVQA


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_House





Cream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnz-wd9uMrY

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cream_(band)

[fullnelson9999]

I love me some John Mayer blues.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Elmore James - King of the Slide Guitar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKo80b-QfK0

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[HighPlainsDrifter]

Skip James:
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[HailYeah]

I'm going to see Buddy Guy tonight at the Birchmere! Its gonna be sweet to see him at such a small place.

[HailYeah]

I freekin live for the blues, btw.

[rdsknbill]

I have had a blues obsession since I was in my late teens. Beth and I took the kids to the Lloyd's blues festival in Hershey PA to see Tommy Castro, BB, and Buddy Guy, among others. The boy was 7 and our daughter was 3. Got him started down the right path of musical taste, and at 19 it still sticks. The daughter? Not so much.

If you guys are ever in Chicago, while Buddy Guy's Legends is a good place..... You have to go here. http://www.kingstonmines.com/flash/main.html
The place is amazing. It has hosted some of the greatest blues musicians EVER. Two stages so when one band goes on break, you walk around the back into the other stage area where another band is getting ready to go.

BTW Derek Trucks is the man! Saw him tour with Clapton and Robert Cray last time around in Philly

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[HailYeah]

Warren and Derrick:
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This is one of my favorites right here.

This is evidence that the blues lives.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

I'm going to see Buddy Guy tonight at the Birchmere! Its gonna be sweet to see him at such a small place.


Today is his birthday too! Have a good time, Buddy is awesome to watch live! And for the most part he only plays in small clubs, that is the way he likes it.

[HailYeah]

Today is his birthday too! Have a good time, Buddy is awesome to watch live! And for the most part he only plays in small clubs, that is the way he likes it.

I'm real pumped. Didnt know it was his B-day. Should be a good show, haha.

The only two times I've seen him was opening for BB at DAR constitution hall, and I saw him last summer at Wolf Trap. So this will be the smallest place I've seen him.

Maybe I'll take some video and post in this thread.

[Riggo-toni]

For you SRV fans - let me introduce you to Chris Duarte. His first LP texas Sugar Strat Magic is incredible, but the rest are fairly lame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VBnu69hBCQ&feature=PlayList&p=AD62225940AF1370&index=9

[SC_RedskinsFan]

One of the greatest blues songs, played by the masters!

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[Phil Lesh]

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[SC_RedskinsFan]

Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton playing Voodoo Chile

When i saw them play this it was epic at Crossroads :notworthy




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and the second part...

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[HighPlainsDrifter]

Pinetop:
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[DeanCollins]

For you SRV fans - let me introduce you to Chris Duarte. His first LP texas Sugar Strat Magic is incredible, but the rest are fairly lame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VBnu69hBCQ&feature=PlayList&p=AD62225940AF1370&index=9

I saw CD when that LP was released and a few other times. Quite a player.

Willie Dixon wrote a lot of songs that became hits by British rock bands. He also was on most of the Chess recordings composing, cowritting, and playing bass. enjoy this high quality stereo recording from his LP "I am the Blues"
Highly recommend that CD for your collection

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Early Johnny Winter LPs have awesome blues recordings.

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Tampa Red, great blues player from the 30's-40's

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Gary Moore, one of my favorites and someone I'd fly to go see if given the chance.

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[thehogs]

This man has to be on any list:


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[thebluefood]

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They call it Stormy Monday...but Tuesday's just as bad.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

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[fullnelson9999]

Here is the smoothest jam of all time. You can't help but feel good after listening to it.

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[China]

Willie Dixon. I still remember going to see Willie Dixon & the Chicago Blues Allstars in a small arena when I was a freshman at college (Michigan State, 1984). My friend and I screamed for them to play Spoonful (which Cream made famous) and they did. Awesome.

Led Zeppelin did some of his music as well.

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[joeknows]

Robert cray

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bupbE-i-IY

[Spaceman Spiff]

No Junior Kimbrough? Wow.

[aszumilo]

Cash McCall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHVTY6Xl2LM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bzZGNhPCOQ&feature=related

[MaddogCT]

Albert Collins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjVfc8-Y7sQ
"...I'm just drinkin'!" :)

Sue Foley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tq2zBQw2Y8


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[SC_RedskinsFan]

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[HighPlainsDrifter]

^^^Muddy is my all time favorite. If you haven't had a chance to listen to his "One More Mile" 2-CD set...DO IT. Some really good stuff on there.

I also love Taj Mahal. His "In Progress and In Motion" set is unbelievable. Not straight blues per say but a very bluesy folk. Very, very good.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

Keb Mo

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[twa]

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[SC_RedskinsFan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO_RXR1DnX8

John Lee Hooker - One Bourbon one scotch one beer

[HighOnHendrix]

Lots of good stuff in this thread! Most of the essential guys like the Three Kings, Hooker, Taj, etc. have already come up, but here are a couple of guys who should be essential, but for some reason stay undiscovered by way too many. Enjoy!


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[SC_RedskinsFan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR8lg1YLuc

T-Bone Walker - Call It Stormy Monday

[Ellis]

I know this thread is more about legendary bluesmen... but a friend of mine sent me this video a few weeks ago of this 11 yr old kid named Quinn Sullivan playing with Buddy Guy.

And... well... enjoy. :cool:


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[SC_RedskinsFan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z23YR0TTELk&feature=related

SRV, BB King, and Albert King

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[SC_RedskinsFan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeKkq1yUZ-A&feature=search

Tab Benoit - I Put A Spell On You

[HighOnHendrix]

Three Kings, anyone?

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[skinsfan44]

Here is one some of you DC locals might know.

Bobby Parker.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guitar-Blues-Legend-Bobby-Parker/205532439466

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Parker_%28guitarist%29

I have seen him live several times and he is an unbelievable gifted blues guitar player.

His guitar playing will blow you away.

[Cept One]

Dr. John - Sweet Home New Orleans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVXHcgoD57I

[Ellis]

This thread makes me miss working at the Ches Blues Fest at Sandy Point State Park in MD.
I was lucky to meet so many blues artist, some of which have passeda away.

[Cept One]

Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtvL5_6BFd8&feature=related

[Mufumonk]

This thread has been around for nearly a month and no mention of Robert Johnson? Fail.

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Son House

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwjGytOVVQA





Jack White does a pretty good Death Letter:

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[skinsfanevan]

Phish rocks any genre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_SLL4uDZZI&feature=related

[SC_RedskinsFan]

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[Stew]

Im a big Bobby Blue Bland fan. Aint no love, in the heart of the city, truer words have never been spoken.

[Bang]

Couple of British Invasion blues bands


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHNL5_2LspE



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZv2s7fU0v4


~Bang

[twa]

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[SC_RedskinsFan]

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[SC_RedskinsFan]

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[Spaceman Spiff]

Seasick Steve!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzbhEK3TuIc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-xRxRtOHA8&feature=related

---------- Post added May-28th-2011 at 01:37 AM ----------

Kinda unrelated, but here are some photos I've snapped of BB King:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4826383861_546aac9c52.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4763297442_d85c00135f.jpg

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[twa]

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[CoolUsernameHere]

The blues is something I like, but really need to buy more of. I have very little blues music. This one album I have called Martin Scorcese Presents The Blues is pretty cool, though. And I have a couple of Allman Brothers albums, but other than that I have no blues music in my collection.
Anyone recommend some blues albums to start a collection with?

[STBonecrusher21]

There are some crucial crucial names not being mentioned in this thread. I'll throw you guys two of my very favorites.

Peter Green:

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And Mike Bloomfield:

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[stevemcqueen1]

If you're dipping your toes into blues for the first time, I wouldn't start with the Delta musicians. They are important and there is a lot of brilliant Delta blues music. But it's not accessible for an ear that's not accustomed to very old and very poor production qualities.

But if anyone wants to check out some Delta blues beyond the Robert Johnson and Son House recordings, here are some of my favorite artists:

- Charlie Patton (kind of the father of the genre, one of the first male blues stars)
- Lonnie Johnson (brilliant guitarist with a Jazz background, probably the most technically skilled guitar player from the genre)
- Tommy Johnson
- Blind Lemon Jefferson
- Mississippi John Hurt
- Willie Brown
- Reverend Gary Davis
- some more I'm forgetting about right now.

I've always liked the Piedmont musicians too. In general, I like the country picking style.

These guys are pre-electrification of the blues for the most part, mostly recording in the 30s.

I really like Elmore James as kind of a master of slide. He recorded in the 50's IIRC and plays the electric guitar. He's not my favorite but he's really good and really important.

One of my favorite bluesmen of all is Lightnin' Hopkins. So much personality, such a voice, terrific guitar player too. He's extremely listenable. I prefer country blues musicians to the guys who play electric instruments. He was the rare old school bluesman who was successful recording in the 50's and early 60's before Alan Lomax dug up Son House.

Keb' Mo' is a pretty widely appreciated contemporary bluesman from Compton who plays in a more traditional style. He's a hell of a guitar player too and I've got a couple of albums where he plays on a Dobro that are awesome.

[Spaceman Spiff]

How has Junior Kimbrough not been mentioned?

The Jimi Hendrix "Blues" album is pretty sweet, too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6tdlmx_GO4