RE: [Harp-L] Who are the top Blues Harp Pros?

[chicago bluesman <chicagobluesman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Geez, man....James Cotton still lives & breathes.  Direct line from SBWII, always had his own distinctive sound, played with the greats, built his own career, has had great longevity, one of the most influential players you'll find.  

> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:45:08 -0600
> From: bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx
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> Subject: [Harp-L] Who are the top Blues Harp Pros?
> 
> We've had several discussions about what constitutes being a "Pro" harp
> player, but I'm curious who we would name as the top pro guys, regardless of
> what criteria we may use.
> 
> In no particular order, my list would begin something like this:
> 
> -Kim Wilson
> -Jason Ricci
> -Charlie Musselwhite
> -Mark Hummel
> -RJ Mischo
> -Rod Piazza
> -Tom Ball
> -John Nemeth
> 
> This is nowhere near complete.  Who would you classify as a pro blues harp
> player?
> 
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