Warren Haynes's favorite blues albums of all-time ...

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Warren Haynes is not only a key member of a number of today’s top-tier blues-rock ensembles, but the guitarist possesses a zeal for classic blues albums that rivals that of even the most ardent collectors. And if you’re in the mood for CD shopping, he’s got a few recommendations.

“The reason I start this list with a Willie Dixon box set is because there are so many different artists on it,” the guitarist explains. “You can get stuff from a lot of different directions. All these selections are from a great era of blues, and they all feature great artists.”

Willie Dixon

The Chess Box (MCA/Chess, 1989)

This is a two-disc set mainly of other blues artists covering Willie Dixon songs: Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Milton, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor. There are a few tunes where Willie sings as well. It’s unbelievable. I always looked at Willie as like the Chuck Berry of the blues. He was the guy who told the stories. He was the guy who put a visual image in people’s heads with blues lyrics.

Every great blues artist covered a Willie Dixon song, and every great rock and roll band that was influenced by blues during that era covered a .......

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