I think Stevie Ray was one of the most talented bluesmen that ever lived. I am asking Multivac here if there are other players I am unaware of that are comparable to Stevie’s level of virtuosity, of which I think an important component is speed.
Stevie managed that threshold where speed somehow didn’t compromise feel. And then there’s the dude’s tone. And his sustain and bluesy screechiness.
So…is there anyone of any blues generation really comparable to the style and ability of Stevie Ray’s? I want to be awed. I need distraction due to an impending divorce.
I’m thinking Buddy Guy at this point. I really like the blues, but there are variants that I find extremely boring if it gets too repetitive or if there are too many one-note bends and a lack of variation. Which explains the appeal to me of Stevie Ray Vaughn.
I haven’t really listened to Jimmy much, my impression is that he kinda always took second seat to his brother in terms of people judging talent (I agree). But my exposure to Jimmy is limited to the Fabulous Thunderbirds and the songs like “Tick Tock People” that he did in collaboration with Stevie on their “Brothers” album or whatever its called.
Yep. And given your criteria check out John Mayer’s bluesy stuff. He’s a great SRV-ist.
Srv was heavily influenced by albert king, Freddie king, t-bone walker and Jimi Hendrix. None were into speed - And actually,fwiw neither was SRV, but the taste of each was, well, tasty.
Yeah, KWS was always written off as an SRV wannabe but all these years later I’m much more likely to pull out one of my KWS albums.
(Early) Ian Moore. One of my favorites.
Gary Moore. (RIP) His blues albums are spectacular.
Walter Trout. A little too wheedly-deedily for me but he can really play.
Tommy Castro.
Coco Montoya
ETA: How could I forget Joe Bonnamossa?! The best of the bunch, IMHO.
Gary Clark Jr. is a great guitarist. He used to play a weekly show at The Continental Club in Austin. Should maybe hold some cachet for the fact that SRV used to play there as well.