Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green

Saw SRV many times with Paul Ray & The Cobras, and then with Double Trouble when living in Austin, TX in the '70s--'80s. I don't think anyone has mentioned Denny Freeman, who taught SRV plenty as lead guitarist in the Cobras, and later supplied Angela Strehli's band his chops, among many others.

For sheer fun and live playing, Albert Collins gets my vote. He could take and an audience wherever he wanted with his stinging ring.

Clapton or Green? Green. He is the only cat who B.B. King commented that his tone/playing scared him. All of the players mentioned above have made great contributions.

When Clapton was asked this exact question he replied, Buddy Guy. I guess it would depend on the style of guitar you favored. Green was more of a Britist Blues guitarest and his best work can be heard on the original Fleetwood Mac material put out on the Blue Horizon label. Claption on the other hand played excellent rock blues that is portrayed by the Cream material. Either way, you will hear some of the best guitar work ever.

Johnny Copeland is the blues. I saw him live in Houston TX, and I'm still speechless to describe his performance. Technical ability the blues does not make....its comes from a life experience. It really shows in Copeland's guitar playing. He was ill when I saw him with heart problems, and was one hour late coming out to do the late show. Once he got out there, he brought the house all the way down!!!! Rest in peace, Johnny.

Clapton, Hands down

SRV hands down, but only if Jimi Hendrix is not considered blues.
I would pick Hendrix as the all around "guitar god".