Is there even a blues scene among Americans?

vividranger13 said:Sure, but they were the ones who admitted SRV was better than them, and that he was the greatest blues guitarist to ever live.
Legends like Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Albert Collins, B.B. King, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Rogers, and Etta James have all said it.

Look, SRV himself claimed Albert King was the best in the world. So where does that leave us? If the man considered the best in the world tells you someone else is better than him, who is actually at the top?

Let’s apply some actual logic here: it is perfectly reasonable that when asked, these legends aren't going to say, "Oh, SRV? He's garbage." 😉

To make my point even simpler: when Clapton and Santana perform together, they will tell each other they are the best. You honestly think that isn't just a sign of mutual respect—a bit of professional courtesy being taken too literally? Otherwise, every single guitarist would be claiming to be the greatest on the planet.🤷😂

Or, to be completely blunt: use your own ears instead of relying on someone else's quotes. If you actually listen, you'll hear how these musicians influence one another. Once you grasp that, it should be obvious that obsessing over "who is better" runs completely contrary to the whole spirit of music.

Does Ana Popović count? 😳 🙂

Not even in my wildest dreams.

Alex Martinez4 said:Man, look, SRV said Albert King was the best in the world. So what now? If the guy who’s supposedly the best tells you someone else tops him, who's actually at the top?

Let's be real for a second—it's pretty obvious they aren't going to say, "Oh, SRV? He's trash!" when asked. It just isn't how it works. 😉

Or, let me make this even simpler. When Clapton and Santana jam together, they’re going to tell each other they’re the best. You think that isn't just basic respect wrapped up in some polite courtesy? Otherwise, every single guitarist on the planet would be "the best in the world." 🤷 😂

Look, let's be blunt: Use your own ears instead of relying on what someone else said. If you actually listen, you'll hear how these musicians influence one another. And if you get that, it should be easy to see that obsessing over "who's better" totally misses the whole point of music.

Man, forget what SRV said. If all his idols claim he's better than them—and he proved it—then who are we to argue? In my book, SRV was easily the best white blues guitarist out there, and honestly, he was right up there with the greatest of all time. Who are we to doubt that?
And please, spare me the bit about two guitarists on tour calling each other the best!
That’s just normal behavior. But when you have legends like Etta James, Jimi Rogers, Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, and John Lee Hooker all acknowledging SRV... that’s more than enough for me. It shows exactly the kind of impact he had on the new generation of blues and rock players, and on music in general. Don't worry, I'm using my own ears, and I hear enough to know SRV is incredible. He's my number one.

vividranger13 said:Look, forget what anyone says about SRV. If all his idols claim he's better than them—which he's proven beyond a doubt—then that's the verdict. They say he's the best white blues guitarist out there, and honestly, he's damn close to being one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Who are we to argue?
And spare me that nonsense about two guitarists on tour calling each other the best!
That's just standard. But when you have legends like Etta James, Jimi Rogers, Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, and John Lee Hooker all vouching for SRV... that's more than enough proof of the impact he had on the new generation of blues and rock players, and on musicians and music in general. I don't need a consensus; I use my own ears. It's obvious how good he was, and personally, he's at the top of my list!

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vividranger13 said:Personally, that one sits at the top of my list too!

That is the only substantial and authoritative point you have made in this entire rant. 🙂 Everything else is just child's play.

Zagor / Big Black discussion 😁

Robin Rodriguez5 said:Zagor / velik Blek diskusija 😁

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teks Viler! 🧐

Here’s that SRV track you guys were asking about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYfOp7F4RFM

urbanharbor4 said:So here's your SRV fix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYfOp7F4RFM

Nice joke!
I've seen that old trick before, no doubt about it!

Seems like a pretty rude mood to me 😁

There’s some fertilizer in the letter, but the beer at the pub has that bluesy saltiness to it.

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http://www.americanbluesblog.com/

You can find plenty of local American blues bands right here

Even if we pretend the blues doesn't exist, things aren't quite as bleak as they seem, because the truth is, it's still right here with us.
PUNK-A-BILLY BLUES 🤣🤣🤣>

Raymond Barrett12 said:Baby on the Vole🙏 🙏 🙏

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They aren't just genres, you know? First off, the blues is a way of life—it’s a mindset, an entire philosophy. It shouldn't be strictly confined to just listening to "roots blues," as some people might claim. The whole essence of the blues is marked by everything: music, film, theater performances, or any similar artistic happenings... even newspapers, vintage ads, old photographs, classic cars, and all that jazz.
In America, the blues died before it even truly arrived. That narrow-minded, boxed-in way of thinking—born purely from ignorance and a lack of information—has relegated this genre to the status of a white tiger: a beautiful thing that is essentially going extinct.
To me, the blues is music (well, it's life itself) for its own sake. In the quiet peace of my own private world, I truly savor every single lyric and every note played on every instrument. I hold onto it so fiercely, so proudly, that I almost don't want to share this musical passion with "ordinary" people. To be able to fully absorb the raw feeling of these musicians—or even just regular folks who improvise their way through daily existence using an instrument—is, at least for me, a true richness of perception.

I can't quite recall if I've stumbled upon this before—but man, this is absolute genius.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECbPjS0OvU

Honestly, just start clicking through those related videos—it’s nothing but pure, unadulterated blues from here on out.😁

Ivan Vragolovich, even if you could call it folk-blues. He’s absolutely top-tier 🙂