[Harp-L] Re: Who are the top blues harp pros?

[Harri Haka <harri.haka@xxxxxxxxx>]

The original question was relevant. And also a rather relevant list of 
less than forty pros was  posted. Then came the discussion on who has 
made most money. Which lead to mentions of Toots Thielemans, Stevie 
Wonder, Charlie McCoy who are by no definition blues harp players, no 
matter how talented they may be. I understand the term "pro" to mean 
those that are most talented in the said genre. In most cases it also 
means a decent income. From the mentioned names John Mayall has played a 
lot, and Mick Jagger some harp which, by definition is blues. But their 
impact on the music world is somewhere else than being top blues harp 
pros. Al "Blind Owl" Wilson was also mentioned. If gone harp players are 
included, the list begins with Little Walter, Walter Horton, George 
Smith, William Clarke, Sonny Boy Williamson, Junior Wells and many others.

Harri