Who is the most influential blues artist?

The main source being The All Music Guide To The Blues (Miller Freeman Books).

Otis Spann (1930 – 1970)
Albert Collins (1932 – 1993)
John Mayall (1933 – )
Freddie King (1934 – 1976)
Paul Butterfield (1942 – 1987)
Johnny Winter (1944 – )
Eric Clapton (1945 – )
Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954 – 1990)

Who was an early blues musician?

Pre-1940 blues

Name	Birth year	Death year
Jim Jackson	1890*	1937*
Papa Charlie Jackson	1890*	1950*
Skip James	1902	1969
Blind Lemon Jefferson	1893	1929

Was Stevie Ray Vaughan the best blues guitarist?

No best blues guitarist lineup would be complete without a mention of Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954–90). Exploding on to a generally lethargic blues scene in 1983 with his Texas Flood album, Stevie Ray Vaughan administered a high-voltage charge that revitalized the blues with his stunning playing and imagination.

Who were some of the early pioneers of blues music?

10 Early Artists Who Defined the Blues

of 10. Bessie Smith (1894-1937)
of 10. Big Bill Broonzy (1893-1958)
of 10. Blind Lemon Jefferson (1897-1929)
of 10. Charley Patton (1887-1934)
of 10. Leadbelly (1888-1949)
of 10. Lonnie Johnson (1899-1970)
of 10. Robert Johnson (1911-1938)
of 10. Son House (1902-1988)

What was the role of the guitarist in the 1930s?

They played jazz during the 20’s and evolved the swing music style from the early 1930’s onwards. As part of the rhythm section, the guitarist played nothing more than a supportive role. The horn’s took the credit for solo’s, partly enabled by their volume and tone which could cut through the busy mix.

Who is the best blues guitarist of all time?

Friday Top: 29 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time 1 Stevie Ray Vaughan. 2 B.B. 3 Robert Johnson. 4 Gary Moore. 5 Jimi Hendrix. 6 Eric Clapton. 7 Buddy Guy. 8 John Mayer. 9 Albert King. 10 Billy Gibbons.

How did the guitar change in the 1920s and 30s?

The 1920’s and 30’s saw guitarists stepping out from the shadows of the Big Bands and finding their own voice. These two decades were a hive of activity – The invention of the valve amplifier was a huge benefit and guitarists could finally project their sound fully.

Is Gary Clark Jr still playing the Blues?

Gary Clark Jr. Gary Clark Jr. is another player who incorporates ostensibly alien elements into the mix and yet it’s still the blues. This Land, his third studio album, is a work of searing passion and righteous indignation, its title track appropriating some of Guthrie’s original composition and transforming it out of sight.