Doesn't Blues count?
Had the honor of seeing him about 4 years ago in Laughlin NV.
Mind=BLOWN.
Mine, not his ;) He ain’t getting younger but he still has it in spades.
You’re right. Stevie Ray Vaughn was mentioned who was heavily influenced by blues. BB is definitely an honorable mention.
Also, Kenny Wayne Shepard...not as well known but I believe he looked to the greats while he was learning to play; BB King, Stevie Ray etc. And himself plays a mean guitar.