Thanks for that Randy, and I also share a love for those players as well. Gordon Beadle, AKA Sax Gordon is a personal friend who I toured with extensively in past years and I recommend any fan of blues-rock based music check him out, he’s one of the best, not just today and now but ever!
Yes the blues and rock approach, theory etc is simpler than jazz but don’t kid yourself, just because it is so, that doesn’t mean anyone can sound good playing it, not even some great jazz players.