FabSwingers.com forum: Is anybody into Blues ?

By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

Who is your favorite blues artist?

For me it's :

1. Gary Moore

2. Buddy Guy

3. Johnny Copeland

4. Albert King

5. Jonny Lang

6. Muddy Waters

7. Richie Sambora (Solo stuff)

8. Little Richard

I like 1 or 2 songs from many more artists though.

Mostly Chicago or Texas Blues I think.

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

John Lee H**ker for me.

I watched a really good documentary on Netflix the other day about Robert Johnson called Devil at the Crossroads, if you haven't seen it you should give it a watch.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"John Lee H**ker for me.

I watched a really good documentary on Netflix the other day about Robert Johnson called Devil at the Crossroads, if you haven't seen it you should give it a watch."

I like some J.L. H o o k e r.

Some of his late stuff is okay as well.

I've watched and read stories about R. Johnson. He's good, but I'm more into electric than acoustic blues.

I know he sold his soul to the devil for his musical talent.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

JLH, Muddy, BB King, Howlin Wolf, Ray Charles, Seasick Steve and The Stones are all regulars on the drive to and from work.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I woke up this mornin,

And my wife was gone she took the dog and gone to live with her mom......

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"I woke up this mornin,

And my wife was gone she took the dog and gone to live with her mom......"

The first time I met the blues

People, you know I was walkin', I was walkin' down through the woods

Yes, the first time, the first time I met you, blues

Blues you know I was walkin', I was walkin' down through the woods

Yes, I've watched my house burnin' blues

Blues, you know you done me, you done me all the harm that you could

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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Another fan here all the classics plus Bobby Blue Bland, Rory Gallagher, Leadbbelly and Buddy Guy

I like modern stuff too, most of what Alligator Records release is worth a listen

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By *lym4realCouple
over a year ago

plymouth

Without the Blue's there would be no other music but Muddy water as he taught BB king etc etc etc .....and BB king then taught everyone worth anything in musical terms ??

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

Woke up early morning

My bed was, oh no my bed was so cold

Wasn't even horny

Oh, the Blues got me, or am I getting old

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By *aramel.desiresMan
over a year ago

Heathrow

I frequent "Ain't nothing but the BLues off Oxford street...no favourite just live music.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

" Without the Blue's there would be no other music but Muddy water as he taught BB king etc etc etc .....and BB king then taught everyone worth anything in musical terms ??

Buddy Guy was playing a big part there.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

Pretty much everything but notable favourites include Rory Gallagher, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more recent The Nimmo Brothers

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Pretty much everything but notable favourites include Rory Gallagher, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more recent The Nimmo Brothers"

Love albert Collins.

Stevie Ray's blues sounded a bit too white for me.

His Superstition cover in the other hand, was better than the original from Stevie Wonder.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Yes but I’m no officinado.

I probably couldn’t name a lot of what has appealed to me when I’ve heard it.

Of the more modern stuff, I could name Rory Gallagher and Peter Green but I guess that’s more rock based blues.

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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

" Without the Blue's there would be no other music but Muddy water as he taught BB king etc etc etc .....and BB king then taught everyone worth anything in musical terms ??

Oh no denying Muddy was great but it didn't start with only him. Like all genres there are lots of roots

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Yes but I’m no officinado.

I probably couldn’t name a lot of what has appealed to me when I’ve heard it.

Of the more modern stuff, I could name Rory Gallagher and Peter Green but I guess that’s more rock based blues. "

Oh, Peter Green.

Jumping at shadows is awesome.

If someone likes Gary Moore, then obviously heard of Peter Green.

Then Fleetwood Mac became a pile of crap.

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By *atcherwankerMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Howlin Wolf is the boss. Lightnin' Hopkins is an excellent vibe on a warm evening with a cold beer.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

" Without the Blue's there would be no other music but Muddy water as he taught BB king etc etc etc .....and BB king then taught everyone worth anything in musical terms ??

Oh no denying Muddy was great but it didn't start with only him. Like all genres there are lots of roots"

I was watching a documentary with all the big old blues men.

I think it was when they praised and criticised Gary Moore. "Less is more" stuff.

Anyway, they were talking about the old days (60's-70's).

Apparently they started to make some money and fame after Stones, Zeppelin and other bands released some blues influenced songs.

Until then they just made enough money to take the show to the next city.

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By *eddesMan
over a year ago

Bridge of Weir

Rory Gallagher

SRV

Joe Bonamassa

Popa Chubby

Samantha Fish

Bonnie Raitt

Beth Hart

Jeff Healy

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Rory Gallagher

SRV

Joe Bonamassa

Popa Chubby

Samantha Fish

Bonnie Raitt

Beth Hart

Jeff Healy "

Jeff Healey is awesome.

Especially his guitar playing technique.

He's done a really good version of "When a blind man cries".

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

Forgot Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

https://youtu.be/iaFy_MeRdlQ?si=2kjfxoO43uynshSw

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Wouldn't say I'm an expert but I listen to stuff by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Bonamassa and an English couple called When Rivers Meet.

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By *xfordjohnMan
over a year ago

Oxford

"Rory Gallagher

SRV

Joe Bonamassa

Popa Chubby

Samantha Fish

Bonnie Raitt

Beth Hart

Jeff Healy "

So glad someone mentioned Samantha Fish at last!

Also in the modern blues mix - Dust Radio - not least as my daughter's partner plays an awesome harmonica with them

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By *ightmovesTV/TS
over a year ago

Ipswich

Rory Gallagher. The best.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Rory Gallagher. The best."

I need to check out Rory Gallagher.

Mentioned a few times and I know they were good friends with Gary Moore.

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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

Blind Lemon Clegg.

One of the all time greatest Lancashire Blues Singers.

Often supported by Fred and his Dancing Ferrets

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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

In all sincerity though, it just has to be Joe Bonamassa.

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

I found a page on YT that does incredible Whiskey Blues compilations, from which I was introduced to Brian Grey - Smooth Night which is one of my favourite tracks and in so many of my playlists.

I wish I could play the piano or guitar like that

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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Rory Gallagher

SRV

Joe Bonamassa

Popa Chubby

Samantha Fish

Bonnie Raitt

Beth Hart

Jeff Healy

Jeff Healey is awesome.

Especially his guitar playing technique.

He's done a really good version of "When a blind man cries". "

Sadly Jeff Healey died 15 years ago

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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

" Without the Blue's there would be no other music but Muddy water as he taught BB king etc etc etc .....and BB king then taught everyone worth anything in musical terms ??

Oh no denying Muddy was great but it didn't start with only him. Like all genres there are lots of roots

I was watching a documentary with all the big old blues men.

I think it was when they praised and criticised Gary Moore. "Less is more" stuff.

Anyway, they were talking about the old days (60's-70's).

Apparently they started to make some money and fame after Stones, Zeppelin and other bands released some blues influenced songs.

Until then they just made enough money to take the show to the next city."

Famously when the Rolling Stones visited Chess Studios Muddy Waters was earning some money painting it. The Stones were pretty good at giving credits and royalties where due, Zeppelin had to be 'persuaded' in quite a few instances. No question that the British players did a lot to educate White America about their blues heritage. The Beatles did a similar job with Motown and pretty much all of them revered rock and roll originators at a time when Americans had relegated them to the oldies circuit

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Rory Gallagher

SRV

Joe Bonamassa

Popa Chubby

Samantha Fish

Bonnie Raitt

Beth Hart

Jeff Healy

Jeff Healey is awesome.

Especially his guitar playing technique.

He's done a really good version of "When a blind man cries".

Sadly Jeff Healey died 15 years ago"

Actually I didn't know that.

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By *TinyDelight-Woman
over a year ago

City Centre

I've been listening to Slim Harpo and Luther Johnson lately and loving it.

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