The Blues is a genre of music filled with emotion and is usually based around the renowned 12 bar format, hence why it is often referred to as the ’12 bar blues’.
So much music today has roots from the blues.
Blues has roots in jazz, folk, soul, bluegrass, country, rock and roll, heavy rock and much more; it is one of the most versatile music genres of all. It is very easy to listen to & to learn, and is played worldwide.
History:
Blues began in the African-American communities in America. The phrase "The Blues" is a reference to ‘the blue devils’, meaning 'down' spirits, depression and sadness.
Some Great Blues musicians-
- BB king
- Gary Moore
- Eric Clapton
- Peter Green
- Cream
- Albert King
- Joe Bonomassa
- Lead Belly
- John Mayall
- Jimi Hendrix
- T-Bone Walker
- Billie Holiday
- John Lee Hooker
- Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Willie Brown
- Buddy Guy
- Muddy Waters
- Bonnie Raitt
- Blind Willie Johnson
- Robert Johnson
- Ray Charles
If you haven’t heard any of these musicians and you like the blues then you should check them out! NAO!
So, sit back, relax and chat about anything blues; or just ponder the meaning of life!
(I'll add some tracks and videos & update the uber with time!)
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