Tinsley Ellis

Influenced by several of the British bands that invaded the American music scene in the '60s, as well as prominent blues guitarists like BB King, Florida born six-string shredder Tinsley Ellis managed to pioneer a unique cross-genre style of playing the guitar. Though he isn't as well known as many of the big name blues guitarists, Ellis is known amongst industry insiders and is respected for consistently playing nearly 150 shows a year.