Who is the best blues guitarist of 2020?

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Place your vote for the blues hero of the year

Best in guitars 2020
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BEST IN GUITARS 2020: Blues has never been more popular, and the list of unbelievable guitarists inspired by the genre is ever-growing. 

The players nominated below sit at the very top of the blues table. Some are household names who have been laying down sizzling blues licks for decades; others are fresh faces taking the genre into bold new realms. 

As the year draws to a close, we want to know who gets your motor running. Check out the list and place your vote below.

Want to vote in other Best in guitars 2020 categories? Have your say here.

Voting closes at midnight on 28 November.

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