I started playing harmonica a fair amount when I was a taxi driver in Madison, WI. when I was in my twenties. It gave me something to do while waiting for the next call.

I saw Simon & Garfunkel in 1967 at a movie theater in Madison, WI. Two dudes on stage with only an acoustic guitar and their voices.

I like the Hohner Pro Harp and Blues Harp.

Bob Dylan. One dude with a guitar, harmonica, and song writing skills.

Long time ago I played with a hometown band. I was sitting in a bar one night and a guitarist from the band was playing acoustic guitar and singing something by Dylan. I had a harp in my pocket. I started to play along while sitting at the bar. Next thing I knew he asked me to join him on stage, then sit in with his band. They did 60s rock and folk and a bit of country and blues.

Taj Mahal because he is about the best blues singer I've ever heard.

Dancing the Blues by Taj Mahal. It doesn't get any better.