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British blues is a form of music derived from American blues that originated in the late 1950s, and reached its height of mainstream popularity in the 1960s. In Britain, blues developed a distinctive and influential style dominated by electric guitar, and made international stars of several proponents of the genre, including the Rolling Stones , the Animals , the Yardbirds , Eric Clapton , Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin .
- John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton - Bluesbreakers (Decca 1966)
- Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin (Atlantic, 1969)
- Rolling Stones - Rolling Stones No.2 (Decca, 1965)
- Cream - Fresh Cream (Reaction, 1966)
May 23, 2022 · Photo: Jack Broadbent (Jack Fasano), When Rivers Meet (Rob Blackham, Troy Redfern (Rob Blackham), Elles Bailey (Rob Blackham), UK Blues. By Ellie Rogers. While the cities and shires of the British Isles might not hold quite the same mythological status as iconic blues breeding grounds like Mississippi, Chicago or Memphis, there’s no denying ...
A number of British blues musicians and bands, including the Yardbirds and the Rolling Stones, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame. In 2024 Korner and Mayall were scheduled to be inducted. Richard Williams. Entertainment & Pop Culture Music, Contemporary Genres Soul/R&B Music. B.B. King B.B. King, 2008.
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Welcome to Blues In Britain, the monthly online and print magazine dedicated to the world of blues music, in all its shades and hues, here in the U.K. and beyond. We talk to the greatest blues artists around and hear what they have to say: recording and touring, new albums and much more. We also take time to look back at what makes this music ...
