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Blues /rock: music recommendations?

I find that I really enjoy rock/pop that involves a lot of crossover into BLUES. I like all Dire Straits, but particularly "Brothers in Arms," as well as the Moody Blues. The CD I am currently listening to the most frequently is Steve Winwood's latest, "About Time," which exhibits strong blues influences.
There must be a number of other fine recordings in this rock/blues "genre", (if it qualifies as such!) that I am not aware of. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!
Steve
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lokie
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Great call Bdgegory,
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iseekheils
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Roy Buchanan played the blues like no one else. His song "The Messiah will come again" will make you blue, when you thought you were having a good day!
Sonny
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oldmanshuckle
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I'll second the mule. A related band that really cranks is blue floyd. Allen Woody and Matt Abts form the core with help from Marc Ford . Warren plays on Money. Both the 1/31/00 and 1/15/00 shows are great.
surfgod
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I see that Walter Trout was mentioned, excellent choice his live double CD. also Tinsley Ellis, Smokin Joe Kubeck,
Aerosmiths' newest album is blues. Go to www.live365.com, click electric blues 56, this is primairly blues rock, & listen to the choices. You are the best judge.
tvad
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I grew up playing with a phenominal blues guitar player named Dave Viterna. Dave is still playing some of the tastiest blues I've heard with his band New Rage. He has two CDs available..."Take A Good Look", and "104 Blues". If you're a fan of blues based guitar from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Hendrix, then I suspect you'll love Dave's music. Here's a link to some Sound Bites, but pick up a copy of one of Dave's CDs if you can. The sound quality is terrific, and the sound bites don't do his music proper justice.
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