RUNNERS-UP: Stevie Ray Vaughan; Denny Freeman (Antones); Jon Dee Graham (True Believers); Will Indian (Rhythm Rust); Jimmie Vaughan (Fabulous Thunderbirds); Michael English (Wynnd, Fuzz Brothers, Dino Lee); Evan Johns (H-Bombs, Big Guitars); Mitch Watkins; Dave Grissom (Lou Ann Barton); Dan Del Santo; Mark Ross (Flex); Brad Schultz (Trik-Trax); John Inmon (Lost Gonzo Band); Van Wilks; Bill Jones (Kathy & the Kilowatts); John Logan (Bayou Bandits); Brad Shaffer (51/50); Mark Jungers; Jum Butler (51/50)

This article appears in March 14 • 1986.

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