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Jan 25, 2024 · Inspired by giants like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and B.B. King, rock artists have put their own spin on the blues.
Blues rock started with rock musicians in the United Kingdom and the United States performing American blues songs. They typically recreated electric Chicago blues songs, such as those by Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, and Jimmy Reed, at faster tempos and with a more aggressive sound common to rock.
Nov 17, 2020 · As a music style of its own, Blues Rock relies on the traditional chords, scales, riffs and licks of the traditional Blues (especially Chicago Blues), with heavier, distorted electric guitar and a faster tempo.
Blues-rock emphasized two specific things -- the traditional, three-chord blues song and instrumental improvisation. Borrowing the idea of an instrumental combo and loud amplification from rock & roll, the original blues-rockers -- bands like Cream that grew out of the Alexis Korner and John Mayall tradition of British blues, as well as ...
Some of the best modern blues and blues rock artists include Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Jonny Lang, Keb’ Mo’, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Marcus King Band, Amanda Fish, Eric Gales, Vintage Trouble and more.
Top 50 Blues Rock Bands/Artists. Author: Bottump. List of my favourite bands from my favourite musical genre - Blues Rock!
Jul 15, 2020 · Artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy have paved the way in the genre. Today, there’s a multitude of artists that continue to carry the torch for the genre and bring the music forward. Here are 20 artists and bands championing modern day blues rock.
