SRV was a synthisist. He combined Texas blues, with modern Chicago blues, and Hendrix. An interesting, and enjoyable mix, for sure. But, Jimmie sticks to his roots. Also very enjoyable. People who can’t see, and enjoy, the difference, are at a loss.
Now you are talking about his roots, his genre and all that sociological stuff. All I said was that Stevie was the better player.
I sang rock and roll for 25 years until I realized what I really liked about rock and roll was the blues! Now that’s what I sing. SRV was one of the Rossetta stones that brought this understanding to me and led me to the Blue Side. Jimmie’s style keeps me here!