Blues recommendations anyone?


Hi everybody. I'm looking to expand my music library a little bit, and one genre that I don't have is Blues. I have a buddy at work that plays Blues on his boombox regularly and I've gotten a few names from him, but I was wondering if any of you have a favorite Blues artist or cd that you could highly recommend.
Thanks a bunch.
mjfvashon

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I knew I could count on getting some good responses and I'm sure there'll be more before the day is done. Many thanks to each and every one that has or will respond. I've hit the mother lode for sure. That's what I was hoping for and you folks certainly did not disappoint. Thanks again everybody!
Just a quick update. I've printed out the responses so far so I have a list to work from, and I just ordered some cd's to get me started. They are:
"Lady Day", The Best Of Billie Holiday.
"His Best" by Sonny Boy Williamson.
"The Complete Recordings" by Robert Johnson.
"The Complete Blind Willie Johnson".
"Complete Recorded Works of Son House & The Great Delta Blues Singers".
"His Best 1947-1955" by Muddy Waters.
What do you think?...will these get me off to a good start? I'm thinking so!
Thanks again to everyone!
Cheers!