Author Topic: Best Blues guitarist since SRV (Read 557 times)

LAWCobra · « **on:** March 12, 2004, 01:47:12 AM »

capt. apathy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2004, 04:50:01 AM »

not bad at all, but I wouldn't go so far as the best since SRV. there's Johnny Lang, and of course Clapton is still around. (and thats just off the top of my head, I might be able to think of a couple more when fully awake)

crowMAW · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2004, 07:13:31 AM »

Then there are real blues guitarists like Robert Cray and Keb Mo.

myelo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2004, 09:07:19 AM »

There is no “best” because the blues is not a contest. Anyone who doesn’t understand that doesn’t understand the blues.

2stony · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2004, 03:03:48 PM »

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Then there are real blues guitarists like Robert Cray

Robert Cray and I graduated from high school together. I used to see him play at keggars and local stuff. IMO, he was better when he was an "up and coming" hungry blues player. His music in recent years has gotten a little commercial. Otherwise a good guitar player.

LAWCobra · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2004, 05:56:44 PM »

Yeah but this cat is only 21 years old.
He has the SRV tone i think.

Cougar68 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2004, 06:45:23 PM »

I don't know why people keep looking for "the next SRV." There ain't gonna be one. Just like there will never be another Albert King, Freddie King or Jimi Hendrix. Blues artists have to stand on their own two feet and not rely on being just like the last guy to make it. Being able to nail the Stevie tone and his licks don't impress me. Take what the others have done before you and put your own spin on it, be original!!! If someone is listed as the next SRV that immediately turns me off.

That being said, I can't say I cared for the guitarist's style that much. It seemed to be a flurry of notes without much passion or feeling, which is what the blues is all about. He needs to say half of what he's trying to with the guitar and actually mean what's coming out.

Cougar

LAWCobra · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2004, 06:50:15 PM »

Very true cougar but you know and I know SRV will be the bench mark for years to come.

Just like he looked to hendrix for imspiration some of us look to him.

But yeah I know what ya mean If you dont feel the music you can never really play the blues.

LAWCobra · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2004, 09:07:05 PM »

Went and checked out johnny lang.
Hey he's really good got a great voice too:aok

DiabloTX · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2004, 06:00:30 AM »

If you really want to see a guitarist that is closer to SRV than anyone today check out Los Lonely Boys' Henry Garza, especially if you can catch their Austin City Limits show. This guy is so good its going to blow your mind. It will be easy to just dismiss him as another SRV 'wannabee' but look past that and you will see a musician with a lot to offer. The whole band is three brothers from San Angelo and they put on one of the best live shows you will ever see. They combine Blues/Rock/Tejano/Conjunto into a very original sound. Their debut CD is pretty good but to fully appreciate them you have to see them live. You heard it from me first, Los Lonely Boys are the next big thing in Blues and R&B.

www.loslonelyboys.org/cms/home.html

SirLoin · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2004, 08:01:48 AM »

There are LOTS of great guitarists since SRV..Go check out your local blues bar...They are out there..They just don't always get signed(or recorded)

Westy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2004, 10:02:32 AM »

Hey 59xxxx it's a new week. Isn't it time you asked this question again?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2004, 10:26:11 PM »

Well...at least no one is flying the "KWS" banner in this thread. Glad to see cooler heads prevail.

2stony · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2004, 10:14:41 AM »

Originally posted by DiabloTX:

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check out Los Lonely Boys' Henry Garza,

I second that! My sister-n-law turned me on to him and he rocks. Kind of like a SRV/Hendrix style. He rocks!

LAWCobra · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2004, 02:35:31 PM »

Looks like Los lonely boys are coming to Dallas april 25th!
I might go check them out.
Thx for the tip diablo:aok