Bonamassa? Thank you, but I prefer the real deal.
me too. I find Bonamassa's playing too much "technical" and "demonstrative".
Ry Cooder is THE master of slide playing, but he is also a fabulous picking rhythm player.
I always found his rhyhtm/solo part on this song amazing, and close to Mark's rhythm style. When Guy often quotes a "seroius thumb" regarding mark's playing, I think that Ry is a very good challenger (and an obvious influence of course) :
other slide players that I love are :
Duane Allman : fabulous blues-rock player both on slide and fret playing. his lead part on dominoes's little wing is gorgeous
Mick Taylor : more melodic. very great and underrated guitarist. very tatestfull style imo
Derek Trucks : totally unique and recognisable sound, witth DAT rake