Chicago blues
| Chicago blues | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Delta blues, instrumentation |
| Cultural origins | Early twentieth century: US |
| Typical instruments | Electric guitar, Harmonica, Drums, Piano, Bass guitar, Saxophone |
| Fusion genres | |
| Rock and roll, Rock music | |
The Chicago blues is a form of blues music that developed in Chicago, Illinois by adding electrically amplified guitar, drums, piano, bass guitar and sometimes saxophone to Delta blues.
Important Chicago blues musicians[change | change source]
Below is a list of notable Chicago blues musicians (and groups) alphabetized by first name (or stage name):
Other websites[change | change source]
- Chicago Blues Playlist Archived 2008-06-02 at the Wayback Machine
- France Jean Baptiste Archived 2021-02-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Chicago blues example and lesson Archived 2007-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
- Windy City Blues Internet Radio Station Featuring The Best In Chicago Blues Plus Other Blues Greats