Bob, my first dip into the Blues, back in the 80’s, was buying these…
Stonkingly great discs.
I stuck with him into the 90’s but feel that after Strong Persuader, he drifted more and more to commercial, repetative, easy-going stuff… It probably earned him a boat-load though 
Just jogging my memory as to blues gigs attended. There haven’t been many.
Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor double bill in 1990.
Taj Mahal and Robert Cray separate concerts, early 90s.
If you like delta blues, I can recommend these:
Mississippi Fred McDowell (Check out regardless, a blues great that has influenced many)
R.L. Burnside
Charles Caldwell
Junior Kimbrough
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A bit of auto correct i think!
Martin
Muddy Waters – I Can’t Be Satisfied SPV 97572 CD, compilation. I am an occasional Blues listener and this compilation is a real favorite of mine.
I suspect most if not all these tracks are also found on this compilation. The SAGA label (which has a few Jazz and Blues historical recordings compilations) is currently heavily discounted at Qobuz (up to 80%)!
The phrasing, the intensity, perfection.
