Don't know why he's not more popular over here. I think the Europeans have a better appreciation for the Blues than Americans do. Thanks

I only heard of him for the first time a few months ago - he's put out some very tasty music over the years though.

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Steve

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

Yes, I think Europeans appreciate Blues more than the average American does. Certainly the Brits think quite highly of Walter as demonstrated in this BBC poll from the ‘90s where he's tied for sixth with Queen's Brian May.


BBC Radio 1: Top 20 Guitarist Poll
Top 20 Guitarist Poll
Bob Harris Show

154 different guitarists were voted for with thousands of votes cast. Only 1 vote separated 3rd and 4th and only a few votes between 4th and 6th.

1 Eric Clapton
2 Jimi Hendrix
3 Gary Moore
4 Jimmy Page
5 Mark Knopfler
6 Walter Trout
6 Brian May
8 Joe Satriani
9 Peter Green
10 Stevie Ray Vaughan