Blues, defined by the legends.
John Mayer has led me not only to enjoy modern blues and rock, not only he inspired me to play better and to sync myself to imitate his playing, he also led me to follow after the greatest blues players in history. There’re many players out there who are great in playing blues, but 2 of the most iconic, phenomenal players that I enjoy are who else? but non other than the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughn (SRV) and the essential B.B King.
Both these players, have revolutionized blues music and become every blues guitarist’s inspiration and influence. Their riffs, their licks, their style and feel are passed down since the day they were playing till now. For Stevie, although he has passed on to a better place, his playing, his spirit lives on in every blues guitarist, and for the king, still rockin his socks and ours off at 84. These 2 players have defined blues music in their way that people everywhere around the world have understood but still not quite understood what their definition of blues is, I for one, will not stop my journey to be a better blues guitarist and aspire to play like these great players. Kudos to you, Stevie, and to you, king.
A.L
