The blues guitarist Joe Perry considers the greatest of all

The guitarist chosen by Joe Perry as the best bluesman of all time is B.B. King. The Aerosmith member has stated several times that he considers King one of the most important musicians in the history of the guitar, even classifying him as "the best". According to Perry, no other guitarist could convey so much emotion using so few notes. His ability to make the guitar practically "sing" became a reference for generations of musicians. Classics like "The Thrill Is Gone," "Sweet Little Angel" and "Every Day I Have the Blues" helped build his legendary reputation. B.B. King's influence can be seen not only in blues, but also in rock, soul and several other musical styles. For Joe Perry, the simplicity, elegance and emotion present in King's playing remain practically unsurpassed.