Chicago blues
form of blues music indigenous to Chicago, Illinois
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.
Chicago blues | |
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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 |
Important Chicago blues musiciansEdit
Below is a list of notable Chicago blues musicians (and groups) alphabetized by first name (or stage name):