Roy Buchanan 
The best album credited to Roy Buchanan is Roy Buchanan which is ranked number 12,732 in the overall greatest album chart with a total rank score of 92.
Roy Buchanan is ranked number 4,979 in the overall artist rankings with a total rank score of 171.
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The following albums by Roy Buchanan are ranked highest in the greatest album charts:
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1986
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1976
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Total albums: 15. Page 1 of 2
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| ! | 01/11/2021 23:19 | Vinyl | 36 | 87/100 |
| ! | 12/22/2019 10:55 | Johnnyo | 3,241 | 74/100 |
| ! | 02/09/2019 21:45 |  Fischman | 1,246 | 59/100 |
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From Johnnyo 08/05/2026 14:01 in Guitar greats (not the usual suspects!)
“There was a huge amount of interaction here and then, for some reason, I stopped posting and it died. So, I've stuck this thread on life support and am going to start posting again. I'm kicking off with and am just in the process of writing a piece on him To whet your appetite, here are a couple of…”
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BestEverAlbums 06/30/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5359): By PurpleHazel
BestEverAlbums 06/30/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5359): By PurpleHazel“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by ) 1. by (1963) 2. by (1970) 3. by (1965) 4. (1973) 5. by (2005) 6. (1966) 7. by by (1969) 9. (1974) 10. by (1977) 11. by (1985) 12. by (1983) 13. by (1972) 14. by (1969) 15. by (2013) 16. by (1971) 17. (1968) 18. (1958) 19. by (1967) 20. by…”
View forum post →From Johnnyo 12/21/2025 08:07 in Guitar greats (not the usual suspects!)
“Going to be doing a piece on each of these lesser known guitarists over the next few days These are just for starters but they feel like they need a bit of love”
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Johnnyo 08/06/2026 14:07 | #315564
He looked like your high school physics teacher and played like a god damn demon.
I don’t recall how or even when I came across Roy but I’m so glad that I did.
His albums weren’t always the best although his playing, was always top draw, with That's What I Am Here For being, in my opinion a great album but, despite not always having the greatest material to work with, he always made his Fender Telecaster sing.
Buchanan has influenced many guitarists, including Robbie Robertson, Gary Moore, Danny Gatton, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia, Mick Ronson, & Nils Lofgren .
Beck dedicated his version of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" from Blow by Blow to him. Honestly, anyone who influenced Jeff Beck , possibly the greatest guitarist of all time, is worthy of your attention.
If you can find it there is a documentary made in 1971 called Introducing Roy Buchanan, AKA The Best Unknown Guitarist in the World. (Edited)
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Vinyl 01/11/2021 23:22 | #264217
Remember watching a three part series on the BBC in the 1980's about the best guitarists you've never heard of. Albert Collins was one, Roy Buchanan another and I forget the third. I remember being blown away by Roy and when I saw When the Guitar Plays the Blues in a second hand store a few years later I snapped it up. It has always been a favourite of mine. More recently added his first 2 albums - love the 2nd album, but disappointed with the first. Surprised to see it's his highest ranked on here, so maybe it will grow on me.
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Johnnyo 12/22/2019 10:56 | #245881
Criminally underrated guitar maestro. A real genius
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Error Finn 04/15/2012 20:34 | #40335
Jeff Beck dedicated his version of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" from Blow by Blow (1975) to Roy Buchanan. Buchanan is undervalued and the most forgotten great guitarist of all time! It looks like this site, so generally a good taste of the members exhibit, have also lost sight of him.
MVD Entertainment, who have just released Live At Rockpalast, a welcome document of a February 1985 appearance on the popular German television show Rockpalast, Buchanan's 60-minute performance has been released on both CD and DVD. Buchanan's set that night included a number of original tunes - audience favorites like "Night Train" and "Linda Lou" - as well as choice covers of Jimi Hendrix ("Foxy Lady"), Booker T & the MG's ("Green Onions"), and surf-guitar legends the Ventures ("Walk, Don't Run").
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