birdog1960 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I always get some great recommendations for music on this site. Lots of new found stuff that I enjoy. So....what do ya'll like in the Blues? Beyond Stevie Ray and Clapton's forays into the genre I'm pretty lost. Little help?
Buftex Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I always get some great recommendations for music on this site. Lots of new found stuff that I enjoy. So....what do ya'll like in the Blues? Beyond Stevie Ray and Clapton's forays into the genre I'm pretty lost. Little help? Before he became the musical voice of male impotency (I sure hope his family got a lot of money for that), Howlin' Wolf was THE man, as far as I am concerned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd78tpJuE-8&feature=related
birdog1960 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Before he became the musical voice of male impotency (I sure hope his family got a lot of money for that), Howlin' Wolf was THE man, as far as I am concerned: youtube.com/watch?v=Wd78tpJuE-8&feature=related that's what i'm talkin about. can't help but rock in my chair. but who knew al roker played the bass? Edited June 21, 2012 by birdog1960
birdog1960 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 one of my favorite (admittedly,from a limited group) blues tunes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEEfDdJyxPY
dhg Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Really old stuff, Robert Johnson. Older stuff, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, BB King, John Lee Hooker Newer stuff, Joe Bonamassa Bunch of classic rock bands have a bluesey side to them. Led Zeppelin, Cream, Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Allman Bros. Localy WBFO 88.7 has a blues show every Sat and Sun night.
Buftex Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 one of my favorite (admittedly,from a limited group) blues tunes: That is a classic...I am not as familiar with Joe Bonomassa as I should be...I love SRV, Clapton (pre-80's) and Jeff Beck's good stuff. Clapton and Beck did a great version of this song "Further On Up the Road" in some concert film I saw, somewhere, years ago. I can't remember. It was originally a Bobby Blue Bland tune. If you want something contemporary, this is one those songs that will haunt you once you hear it...if you haven't already heard it...cool mix of old-school blues/modern studio mix. It was used in a very famous sequence of the "Sopranons", years ago...was lucky enough to see RL perform this not long before he died:
Pete Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Man I love the blues! I had a blues epiphany when I was in Chicago at Kingston Mines early 90's. Son House Skip James Charlie Patton Blind Willie Johnson ^for starters- they wrote the book Fred McDowell, Magic Sam, Junior Wells are some of my favorites. That's a good start That is a classic...I am not as familiar with Joe Bonomassa as I should be...I love SRV, Clapton (pre-80's) and Jeff Beck's good stuff. Clapton and Beck did a great version of this song "Further On Up the Road" in some concert film I saw, somewhere, years ago. I can't remember. It was originally a Bobby Blue Bland tune. If you want something contemporary, this is one those songs that will haunt you once you hear it...if you haven't already heard it...cool mix of old-school blues/modern studio mix. It was used in a very famous sequence of the "Sopranons", years ago...was lucky enough to see RL perform this not long before he died: youtube.com/watch?v=QzC_rGX-XyM&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A5BbMQ9pKhVRonQtwjgJNu awesome! R.L. is one of my favorites as well(and the track you selected is one of favorites by R.L.). Well done Edited June 21, 2012 by Pete
Buftex Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 There is this local guy, here in Austin, Gary Clark Jr. I think he is going to be the "next big thing" in contemporary blues. He is great live, great guitar player...saw him when he was about 20, opened up for Chuck Berry...Chuck brang GC out during his set, and they played an awesome cover of "Old Time Rock 'N' Roll"...always figured Chuck would record that song as some sort of a "comeback" like all the old guys get these days...no luck. Gary Clark Jr has a major label debut record coming out later this year.
The Poojer Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 start listening to The Black Keys and as Jim in Anchorage said, Derek Trucks is also a great way to start
Fan in Chicago Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I always get some great recommendations for music on this site. Lots of new found stuff that I enjoy. So....what do ya'll like in the Blues? Beyond Stevie Ray and Clapton's forays into the genre I'm pretty lost. Little help? Add John Mayall to your list
Mr Info Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Pink Floyd blues Classic blues...great guitar and piano work by Gilmour and Wright. No video but let it play in the background.
The Poojer Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 and being that i am pointing you to more contemporary artists, let me also add in Joe Bonamassa! start listening to The Black Keys and as Jim in Anchorage said, Derek Trucks is also a great way to start
The Big Cat Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 My buddy's dad turned me on to Michael Bloomfield:
Metal Man Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Buddy Guy first and foremost. Joe Bonamassa is also another great blues guitar player. Others to definitely look into: Michael Burks Roy Buchanan Savoy Brown Albert Collins Charlie Musselwhite Coco Montoya Johnny Winter Guitar Shorty Joe Louis Walker John Mayall Fleetwood Mac (original lineup with Peter Green) Luthar Allison and my personal favorite Son Seals. Edited June 21, 2012 by Metal Man
birdog1960 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 wow. i've got a lot of listening to do. thanks everyone.
section122 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Man I love the blues! I had a blues epiphany when I was in Chicago at Kingston Mines early 90's. Son House Skip James Charlie Patton Blind Willie Johnson ^for starters- they wrote the book the Chicago blues is by far my favorite! I don't want this thread to die without a mention of Luther Allison. I'm on my phone so I won't embed but YouTube bad love and see if it's your style. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWwSvqo1TIw&feature=youtube_gdata_player Edited June 21, 2012 by section122
birdog1960 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 i knew all this great stuff was out there. just didn't know where to start. and don't let the thread die on my account. these music threads are some of my favorites and i'd be willing to bet i'm not alone. seems to me that many bills fans possess pretty impressive musical knowledge. anybody here actually perform the blues. i've played around on garage band with licks and accompaniments but don't seem to have "it". as long as it makes you happy though. don't have to sound like these masters to have fun.
PromoTheRobot Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) http://royalsouthernbrotherhood.com/ Some of the offspring of the Neville Bros and Allman Bros. PTR Edited June 21, 2012 by PromoTheRobot
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