Top 15 Contemporary Blues Rock Guitarists 2020
- ERIC GALES. Eric Gales is one of the finest guitarists in the world right now in the blues based rock, jazz or any other style. …
- JOE BONAMASSA. …
- JOANNA CONNOR. …
- JOE LOUIS WALKER. …
- ROBBEN FORD. …
- JOSH SMITH. …
- ALBERT CASTIGLIA. …
- MIKE ZITO.
Considering this, is Elvis Presley a blues singer?
Elvis Presley revolutionized popular music by blending the blues he first heard as a youth in Tupelo with country, pop, and gospel. … Elvis’s sound inspired countless other artists, including Tupelo rockabilly musician Jumpin’ Gene Simmons, whose 1964 hit “Haunted House” was first recorded by bluesman Johnny Fuller.
Likewise, people ask, who is a famous blues artist?
- BIG BILL BROONZY (Lee Conley Bradley; 1903 – 1958) …
- SON HOUSE (Eddie James “Son” House, Jr.; 1902 –1988) …
- BLIND WILLIE McTELL (William Samuel McTier; 1898 –1959) …
- MAMIE SMITH (née Robinson; 1891 – 1946) …
- ARTHUR “BIG BOY” CRUDUP (Arthur William Crudup; 1905 –1974) …
- SKIP JAMES (Nehemiah Curtis “Skip” James; 1902 –1969)
Also question is, who is considered the best blues guitarist?
The Best Blues Guitarists of All Time
- Lightnin’ Hopkins. …
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe. …
- T-Bone Walker. …
- Muddy Waters. …
- Albert King. …
- B.B King. Recommended B.B. King listening: Singin’ the blues.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan. Recommended Stevie Ray Vaughan listening: Texas Flood.
- Derek Trucks. Recommended Derek Trucks listening: Revelator.
Who is most successful blues artist?
Top 10 Legendary Blues Artists
- Robert Johnson.
- Ray Charles. …
- Howlin ‘Wolf.
- Eric Clapton. …
- John Lee Hooker. …
- Etta James. Etta James was a beautiful singer who achieved great success despite the troubles in her life. …
- Buddy Guy.
- Albert King.
Who is the best blues man?
The 30 best blues guitarists in the world today
- Joe Bonamassa. …
- Eric Clapton. …
- Derek Trucks. …
- Buddy Guy. …
- John Mayer. …
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd. …
- Samantha Fish. …
- Gary Clark Jr.
Who is the best blues singer today?
10 Great Modern Blues Artists
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
- Joe Bonamassa.
- Warren Haynes.
- Janiva Magness.
- Tab Benoit.
- Larkin Poe.
- Robert Cray.
- Bettye LaVette.
Who is the best guitarist of all time?
The Top 10 Best Guitarists Ever
- Jimi Hendrix. Jimmy Hendrix is the best guitarist in history. …
- Eric Clapton. Nicknamed in all humility “God” by his fans, Eric Clapton is now the most famous rock and blues guitarist still active after nearly 50 years. …
- Jimmy Page. …
- Robert Johnson. …
- Chuck Berry. …
- Muddy Waters. …
- BB King. …
- Keith Richards.
Who is the best guitarist right now?
The best rock guitarists in the world today, according to you
- Best rock guitarist, 2021: Jake Kiszka (Greta Van Fleet) …
- Steve Vai. …
- Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear (Foo Fighters) …
- Tom Morello. …
- Jerry Cantrell. …
- Peter Frampton. …
- Wolfgang Van Halen (Mammoth WVH) …
- Neil Young.
Who is the top 10 guitarist of all time?
- Brian May. Topping our classic rock poll and receiving more votes than any polled player, Brian’s a true pioneer of tone and one of those rare guitarists who’s instantly recognisable from a single note. …
- Jimi Hendrix. …
- Jimmy Page. …
- Eddie Van Halen. …
- Eric Clapton.
- David Gilmour. …
- Ritchie Blackmore. …
- Alex Lifeson.