Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green

Give a listen to Fleetwood Mac's album English Rose with Peter Green--a gem--contains original of "Black Magic Woman" written by Green. Then compare. Clapton is great, but I keep going back over and over to English Rose. Precise licks. More emotive note for note than most of Clapton (with exception of some John Mayall Bluesbreakers stuff)

Buddy Guy is real living legend stuff, and a great teacher of blues history, but the real thing today, this minute, is Son Seals--nobody hotter that I know. In my opinion (and I don't delude myself into thinking that its more than an opinion) Clapton is nothing by comparison.

Would recommend everyone check out Jimmy Thackery. (formerly of Nighthawks, now Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers). Currently recording with Blind Pig Records. Did a live album called "Wild Night Out" that has playing that's the best I've heard (ever). ([Web site: www.jamthack.com]) If you like blues with heavier jazz influence try Robben Ford.

I have been lucky enough to see Buddy Guy, Clapton, and SRV live. For sheer power of show, SRV hands down. Most fun to watch was Albert Collins and the Ice breakers. About 8 or 9 years ago at the Chicago blues fest, I saw a texas guitar night with Albert Collins, Luther Allison, and Otis Rush. Wow what a show. Have a listen to " Can't always get what you want" on the Stone tribute album. Luther Allison really smokes.

BUDDY GUY.....PERIOD.