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

["John Dekker" <jdekker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Adam Gussow
Rick Estrin
Ronnie Shellist



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From: "chicago bluesman" <chicagobluesman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 6:14 PM
Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Who are the top Blues Harp Pros?



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
> To: Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
> CC:
> 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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> -Rick Davis
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