Blues Artists
Posted by: Nigel 66 on 06 March 2009
Hi
I've always liked blues music and the following is a list of some of the artists that I have enjoyed listening to:
BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Jonny Lang.
The problem that I have is that with limited income at the moment, I don't want to just buy CDs/LPs on the off chance that I like them. So, can forum members please give me any suggestions of other performers that they think that I would enjoy.
Many thanks,
Nigel
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Ghettoyout
You could go back in time and try the likes of Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie Paton and many others.
In the electric era you should investigate Muddy Waters (early stuff really <1953), Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James.
Give it a go.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by BigH47
There was a full thread quite recently on this subject. Perhaps a search (I can't remeber the title) and feed the results into spotify, to see if any meet your criteria?
BTW Joe Bonamassa is personal fav.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Guido Fawkes
Nigel
If you've got a decent Internet link - you can listen to some blues for free on Internet Radio and home in the stuff you like
http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?genre=bluesMy favoutite blues artist is Peter Green - his rendition of Robert Johnson is first class, Of course, I love the RJ originals, but the sound quality is mediocre simply because of the age.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Nigel 66
ROTF
Thanks for that excellent link - am already listening to some 'Ultimate Blues'. Will try the others out as time allows.
Thanks for the other recommendations too.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by KeanoKing
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by ft-o8
A big point in every Bluescollection is John Lee Hooker.
The early years in the 50`s over the Sixtees Hook n heat to the past records with Santana et all the others heroes on guitar.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by ft-o8
quote:
Originally posted by ft-o8:
A big point in every Bluescollection is John Lee Hooker.
The early years in the 50`s over the sixtee s Hooker n heat to the past records with Santana et all the others heroes on guitar.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Nigel 66
KK
Thanks for that as well. Will have to spend some time enjoying these new artists/albums.
Cheers
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by KeanoKing
Hi Nigel,
I just noticed i started that thread over two years ago, and i am still dicovering new blues. You are at the start of a great journey! Some of my favourite artists are :
RL Burnside
Junior Kimbrough
Junior Wells
Buddy guy
Otis Spann
Muddy Waters
Houndog Taylor and the house rockers
Howlin Wolf
Alvin Youngblood hart
Albert King
BB King
Bukka White
Dan Pickett
Freddie King
Jimmy Reed
John Lee Hooker
Lightnin Hopkins
Little walter
Luther Allison
Memphis SLim
Moreland and Arbuckle
Sonny Boy Williamson
Son House
T Bone Walker
Taj Mahall
Willie Dixon
Big Bill Broonzy
That should do you
. There is a mixrure of pre war, post war and guitar - acoustic, electric, piano, harmonica.
ATB
KK
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Jono 13
very modern and very trendy, still great music......
Seasick Steve's two albums.
Jono
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Mat Cork
Lots of good stuff above. My singular recommendation (and a great recording too) would be Kelly Joe Phelp "Shine Eyed Mr Zen". A modern day blues/folk genius imo. Near perfect.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by ewemon
quote:
Originally posted by KeanoKing:
Hi Nigel,
I just noticed i started that thread over two years ago, and i am still dicovering new blues. You are at the start of a great journey! Some of my favourite artists are :
RL Burnside
Junior Kimbrough
Junior Wells
Buddy guy
Otis Spann
Muddy Waters
Houndog Taylor and the house rockers
Howlin Wolf
Alvin Youngblood hart
Albert King
BB King
Bukka White
Dan Pickett
Freddie King
Jimmy Reed
John Lee Hooker
Lightnin Hopkins
Little walter
Luther Allison
Memphis SLim
Moreland and Arbuckle
Sonny Boy Williamson
Son House
T Bone Walker
Taj Mahall
Willie Dixon
Big Bill Broonzy
That should do you
. There is a mixrure of pre war, post war and guitar - acoustic, electric, piano, harmonica.
ATB
KK
You can't go wrong listening to any of the titles above. Great list Keano King
Also have a look at the link that Keano posted above as it contains a lot of very good recommendations from the members here.
I have a email link in the old thread and you can certainly use it if you want some help.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Chillkram
quote:
Originally posted by ROTF:
My favoutite blues artist is Peter Green -
Very underestimated in the pantheon of blues guitar 'heroes' in my opinion. For 'feel' few come close. For pyrotechnics look elsewhere.
Posted on: 06 March 2009 by Guido Fawkes
Mark
I've always PG's rendition of RJ rather special.
Posted on: 07 March 2009 by Nigel 66
Excellent - Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Some I've heard of, but not all by any stretch.
Have already ordered a Seasick Steve CD and might see if I can track down a copy of the RL Burn recording as a start.
Thanks again and I'm looking forward to hearing as many of the above as I can.
Nigel
Posted on: 07 March 2009 by JWM
You might well enjoy early Rory Gallagher. Classic Blues and RnB from the Irish Maestro. A legend of bottleneck.
From a blues point of view, for me the stand out albums are Live in Europe, BBC Sessions, Irish Tour, Calling Card and the postumous acoustic Wheels Within Wheels.
Sadly Rory died at the age of 47 in 1995. His brother/manager Donal, who manages the estate, has often spoken of wanting to get more unreleased/archive material released.
The 10th anniversary of death 2005 set 'Big Guns' contained mainly the rocksy stuff. It is beautifully packaged, but the (re)mastering is simply appalling.
It would be wonderful to have a compilation/archive release of Rory's magnificent Blues.
James
Posted on: 07 March 2009 by Ghettoyout
Lightnin' Hopkins and Skip James you should add to your list together with Jimmy Reed.
Hambone Willie Newbern and Blind Joe Reynolds both had the odd excellent song too.
As far as we know, none of them played golf.
Posted on: 07 March 2009 by mike/dallas
I second the early Rory Gallagher, best white non-albino blues guitar player, imo. He could play blues live that grabbed your throat. Try Roy Buchanan as well, another tormented blues guitar player who could play.
Posted on: 07 March 2009 by Wolf2
I love Etta James. Maybe not all of them, but her "Mystery Lady, songs of Billie Holiday" is just too wonderful at night, alone or with someone special.
Posted on: 08 March 2009 by okyknot
Jimmy Reed, already mentioned above is one of my favorites.
Early Fleetwood Mac.
Johnny Winter plays great blues.
Posted on: 08 March 2009 by Chris Kelly
Big Bill Morganfield is Muddy Waters' son. Plenty of his dad's mojo working for him too.
Posted on: 08 March 2009 by Max Bass
quote:
BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Jonny Lang.
Nigel-
Missing in your list IMHO, should be
Jimmy Rogers. He should be the 2nd guy in queue. Right after B.B.
Jimmy Rogers was part of the original Muddy Waters "headhunters" band, playing rhythm guitar.
"Best of . . . " for any of the blues artists is usually a good way to go. Also, "Feelin' Good" and "Blues, blues, blues" are two very good albums. The latter with guest appearances by Taj Mahal, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, Keith Richards & Mick Jagger, covering different blues standards.
Little Milton "Sings Big Blues" is another great, and highly recommended album! Has that Chicago, west side soul sound. Another one of the many guitarist influenced by T-Bone Walker & B.B. King.
Best,
Max
Posted on: 09 March 2009 by Nigel 66
Thanks for all these great tips. Will be doing my best to listen to as many as possible !
Posted on: 10 March 2009 by JWM
I should also have added 'Watermelon Slim' Canadian Blues, great fun!
Posted on: 10 March 2009 by Max Bass
quote:
Originally posted by JWM:
I should also have added 'Watermelon Slim' Canadian Blues, great fun!
The only truck drive'n, blues/harp play'n artist, who happens to be a member of Mensa , I know of. He has an interesting bio.
Great band! I met Slim and his band backstage at a blues festival a couple of years ago. Nicest bunch of guys you'd ever want to meet!
They turned in a smokin' performance!!!
