Thomas Wayne Scott

My Pop...Thomas Wayne Scott.  Pickin' some country in his late teens.  From showing me my first guitar chords, to listening to me tell all my crazy stories of gigging, to sharing CD's...

Danny 'Mudcat' Dudek

He took the Atlanta blues scene by storm in the '90s, and now he's taking Europe.  The hardest working bluesman I've ever known, as well as the best historian.  Someday we'll be 'givin' it back' to Danny.  Thanks!

Check out www.mudcatblues.com

Slim Fatz

Another one of my brothers in Atlanta, and the inspiration for Slim Pickins on my latest album.  You don't see a Slim show, you experience it!

Bill Sheffield

Bill is one of the most amazing performers I've seen anywhere, much less just in Atlanta.  With a powerful voice and thumb 'n finger style that will blow you across the floor...I always loved seeing him play.  I was lucky enough to be able to play piano some with him before I left Atlanta.

Check out www.billsheffieldblues.com

John Lee Hooker

One of my all times favorite soloist...I always strive to be able to capture a rhythm like this master did every song.  He will be sorely missed.

See www.johnleehooker.com

Taj Mahal

Truly carrying the torch...I've listened to his solo work more than anyone else.  Has also helped Mudcat out quite a bit.

See www.tajblues.com

Keb Mo

A great contemporary.  I cover several of his tunes in my live shows.  I love his solo work.

See www.kebmo.com

John Hammond

Everyone else bow down...for the King has come!

Please get out and see this master before your regret it.  He's played with everyone and is true blues - balls to bone.  He heavily influenced my rack-harp playing.

See www.johnhammond.com