The Big Band era (from the 1930′s and leading into the 1940′s) got a whole nation dancin’ & swingin’, but when economic times couldn’t support the full big bands, the big bands started getting replaced with smaller “Rhythm & Blues” combos that played blues & “jump” material. Lets check out some of the most influential artists who have helped shaped the sound & history of jump blues which also eventually shaped Rock & Roll…
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Chicago Blues
Guitar Greats
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Sax Blasters
Delta Blues
Soul/R&B
Vocal Groups
Early Rock & Roll
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