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Lonnie Brooks, Long John Hunter, and Phillip Walker are three legendary Texas blues guitarists who collaborated on the album Lone Star Shootout. The album, released in 1999, features them playing together and showcasing their individual talents, with guest appearances by other musicians like Ervin Charles, Marcia Ball, and Kaz Kazanoff.

Lone Star Shootout is a collection of blues tracks, including both originals and covers, highlighting the raucous Port Arthur, Texas blues scene of the 1950s where all three artists began their careers. The album features a mix of up-tempo swamp rockers, jump blues, and shuffles.

Some key tracks on the album include:

Roll, Roll, Roll: A swamp rocker featuring all three guitarists.
Boogie Rambler: A rollicking jump blues workout.
Alligators Around My Door: A slow blues track featuring Long John Hunter.
Street Walking Woman: A T-Bone Walker-style shuffle featuring a guitar battle between Hunter and Walker.
Born in Louisiana: A mournful slow blues featuring Ervin Charles.

The album is noted for its high energy and the interplay between the three guitarists, though some critics felt that the collaboration wasn't fully maximized on all tracks. Despite this, Lone Star Shootout is considered a satisfying summit meeting of three blues masters, according to JazzTimes.

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