Blues-rock comes full circ le
With decades of classic artists to draw on, today sees a greater mix of blues-rock than ever before
In recent years blues-rock has become more diverse and there has never been a greater variety of players to listen to. Bands such as the Black Keys, John Mayer, Jack White, Eric Gales, Gary Clark Jr and many more mix up country, funk, folk, rock and traditional blues techniques in a whole variety of ways, while virtuosos such as Joe Bonamassa inspire more technical players. Essentially we’ve come full circle, as guitarists explore influences spanning over 50 years – and it’s reflected in the gear too. Some players have stuck with simple valve amp rigs, but the vast array of retro combos, modelling amps and effect pedals makes it easy for any player to change their tone with a relatively small investment.