Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green

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.

Mrmom; You've been lucky to see all those Blues cats. I have CDs of all of them and agree that they're all "right at the top". Yes, Luther Allison "smokes". I really agree with all the above posts, and blues is where it's at. Good thread Cody-- hope it keeps going. In the young "up and coming" category, I like Sue Foley, Shannon Curfman, Susan Tedeschi-- none of these are too polished or jaded to be "uninteresting", ie they are fresh, raw, and enthusiastic-- and of course Johnny Lang. Also glad to see women getting more exposure (bad choice of words?) in blues. Joanna Conner plays a "wicked" slide guitar, IMHO. Cheers. Craig.