Re: [Harp-L] re-interest

[Mike Price <mikerockin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jimmy Reed ... even though hIs songs can sometimes sound simple and  
repetitive,  his singing, guitar rhythm ( did he also play guitar  
lead? ) and harmonica solo's always lead me back to the blues.
On Jan 22, 2011, at 3:45 PM, The Iceman wrote:

> Every so often I get burned out on the blues. Then I find an  
> inspiration. Early on it was Paul DeLay for contemporary spin. Then  
> I discovered early Canned Heat. I was wowed by Peter Green's  
> Fleetwood Mac.
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> My latest "hero" is John Hammond Jr. Having never listened to him  
> during my formative years, I find a great source of renewed interest  
> in blues through his interpretations. His sophomore years up to now,  
> he is really a wonderful harmonica player as well.
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> Who has inspired you to once again get excited about the blues?  
> (I've discovered so many artists to listen to through the "L" from  
> discussions like this....)
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> The Iceman