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Blues /rock: music recommendations?

I find that I really enjoy rock/pop that involves a lot of crossover into BLUES. I like all Dire Straits, but particularly "Brothers in Arms," as well as the Moody Blues. The CD I am currently listening to the most frequently is Steve Winwood's latest, "About Time," which exhibits strong blues influences.
There must be a number of other fine recordings in this rock/blues "genre", (if it qualifies as such!) that I am not aware of. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!
Steve
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billbeat
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Wow! reading these recommendations is like looking through my own record collection. If you all like everything so far you'll love these artists Jack Semple,(canadian guitar genius!) Storyville and a nuther canuk band Big Sugar
billbeat
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After listening to Steve Winwoods new album,which I think is a very groovy album, i would recommend just about anything by Steely Dan, some 1970's Gino Vanelli, maybe Sade
and the Album "Slow Down" by Keb Mo...none of these artist are what you'd call blues/rock maybe blues/jazz/funk with some Latin grooves thrown in???
bdgregory
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Boz Scaggs' first album - with Duane Allman - has a 13 minute jam track "Loan Me a Dime" with an extended guitar duel with Duane on lead. This album is one of my all time favorites.
wildoats
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I would buy some Rory Gallagher. "Live in Europe", "the Irish Tour",or "Live at the BBC" for live music. "Calling card" or "Tattoo" for studio. Make sure you get the re-mastered versions, as the sound is much better.
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bombaywalla
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Reubent did mention Robben Ford in his 10-03-03 post. I 2nd him on this one. I recently got hold of a Robben Ford CD "Talk To Your Daughter". Nice blues rock. Best parts are when his guitar speakes rather than his vocals. Vocals are good too (don't get me wrong!) but the guitar is even better!
FWIW. YMMV.
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