Gary Clark Jr.

You'd be hard pressed to find a better-rounded example of modern Texas blues than Gary Clark, Jr. Born and raised in Austin, Clark draws from contemporary soul, hip-hop and, of course, the blues to fuel Hendrix-like guitar work at its most bombastic in songs like "Bright Lights", and disarming introspection once settled into acoustic grooves like "Things Are Changin'". Clark was blessed by rock and roll divinity in 2010 when Eric Clapton selected him to perform at the Crossroads Guitar Festival, which led to a major label deal with Warner Bros. Known for his dynamic live show, Gary Clark Jr. impresses equally with his arrangements, vocal quality, and attention to detail in his recorded studio work, making him a worthy torchbearer for the next generation of superb American bluesmen.