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junodog4
Future Grumpy Old Man

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Location: Calgary

Howdy howdy folks:

I dabbled a bit with blues music years ago, and I'm just finding my way back to it now. I'm looking for recommendations - straight-forward blues artists. Nothing against blues-rock, but I'm not looking for that.

I already have King of the Delta Blues Singers... So beyond that. I've also got a little Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, RL Burnside, and Billie Holiday.

Artists?

Specific albums?

Thanks in advance...
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meccalecca
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junodog4 wrote:

Howdy howdy folks:

I dabbled a bit with blues music years ago, and I'm just finding my way back to it now. I'm looking for recommendations - straight-forward blues artists. Nothing against blues-rock, but I'm not looking for that.

I already have King of the Delta Blues Singers... So beyond that. I've also got a little Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, RL Burnside, and Billie Holiday.

Artists?

Specific albums?

Thanks in advance...

Definitely gotta get yourself some Skip James and Leadbelly.
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Jasonconfused
If We Make It We Can All Sit Back and Laugh

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Looks like you are off to a good start. If you haven't yet, check out Howlin' Wolf.
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Johnnyo

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Location: London Town

If you like RL Burnside try Junior Kimbrough. A big influence on The Balck Keys.

You might also want to check out;

T-Model Ford
Elmore James
Junior Wells
Freddy King
T-Bone Walker
Skip James for starters

I could suggest a few more obscure choices as well if your interested

Enjoy

Happymeal

Junior Wells' album Hoodoo Man Blues (Someone beat me to it)

Willie Dixon is also a good thing to check out.

Lightnin' Hopkins, Taj Mahal, Son House (I'll think of more later, maybe)

EDIT: Apologies, I should have been a little more specific with Chris Rea by saying Blue Guitars (album) rather than his whole discography (which I haven't listened to much from it). That specific album is pretty good. Apparently he has done more than blues (as I said, not exactly familiar with him outside of a few albums).

EDIT2: Just a warning, I forgot that John Mayall does Blues rock rather than straight up blues (at least, the albums I've heard) so apologies for forgetting about that! Not my day for recommending on the spot! Though, if anyone is looking for Blues rock, then be sure to also check out Johnny Winter.

Cymro2011
The Beatles were objectively average

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Location: In a deep, dark bubblegum graveyard

Okay, I have some for you.

Seasick Steve - I Started Out With Nothing And I've Still Got Most Of It Left

He usually does Blues Rock but this album is almost a straight up Blues. Almost...okay, it's kind of Blues Rock but it's still awesome!

The Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir - Fighting And Onions

Don't let the name put you off. These guys are a really great Blues band.

Muddy Waters - Muddy Waters At Newport
B.B. King - Live At The Regal

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GeevyDallas
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junodog4
Future Grumpy Old Man

Gender: Male
Location: Calgary

Cymro2011 wrote:

Okay, I have some for you.

Seasick Steve - I Started Out With Nothing And I've Still Got Most Of It Left

He usually does Blues Rock but this album is almost a straight up Blues. Almost...okay, it's kind of Blues Rock but it's still awesome!

The Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir - Fighting And Onions

Don't let the name put you off. These guys are a really great Blues band.

Muddy Waters - Muddy Waters At Newport
B.B. King - Live At The Regal

Thanks...

.and thanks for the other suggestions, people. Any further specific albums? Junior Wells was a start...
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Cymro2011
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junodog4 wrote:

Thanks...

.and thanks for the other suggestions, people. Any further specific albums? Junior Wells was a start...

I figured it would have already been suggested but give Tommy Johnson - Complete Recorded Works a listen.

nutso42

junodog4 wrote:

Any further specific albums?

Riding With the King - BB King and Eric Clapton http://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?a=17165
(this one borders on blues rock with some songs, but check out Key To the Highway in particular)

Trouble In Mind - Big Bill Broonzy http://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?a=33208