Eric Clapton with the Bluesbreakers in 1966.

Pioneers & Masters of blues guitar

The blues emerged out of the hardships endured by the African American slaves during the late 19th Century and early 20th century and by the late 1940s, Guitarists such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Leadbelly were to ensure that the genre would become even more popular and paved the way for the 1960s Blues boom. Guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Peter Green and Mike Bloomfield helped bring blus to the public attention and ensured blues was heard centre stage.

Below is a list of Blues guitar Pioneers and Master, in no particular order. Click on the links for more information:

1. Robert Johnson

2. Muddy Waters

3. Jeff Beck

4. Eric Clapton

5. Mike Bloomfield

6. Peter Green

7. BB King

8. Buddy Guy

9. Leadbelly

10. Howlin' Wolf

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