british blues
The British blues is a type of blues music that originated in the late 1950s. (Though it would perhaps better be described as "UK Blues", taking into account the notable Irish, Scottish and Welsh band members of the time, eg. Jack Bruce, Rory Galgher (Taste) etc.). American blues musicians like B.B. King and Howlin' Wolf were massively popular in Britain at the time. Muddy Waters is said to be the first electric blues player to perform in front of British audiences circa 1959, and others like Sonny Boy Williamson and Chuck Berry followed him. British teens began playing the blues, imitating various styles of American blues. Gradually, a new distinctly British sound arose by the mid-1960s. This form of the blues, and various derivatives, became massively popular in the US, leading to the British Invasion.
The Animals
Long John Baldry
Jeff Beck
Duster Bennett
Blues Incorporated
Chicken Shack
Graham Bond
Jack Bruce
Eric Clapton
Cream
Cyril Davies
Fleetwood Mac
John Mayall
Peter Green
Alexis Korner
Led Zeppelin
Manfred Mann
Jimmy Page
The Rolling Stones
Savoy Brown
The Small Faces
Jeremy Spencer
Taste (Irish Blues Band)
Ten Years After
Them
The Yardbirds
- Blues In Britain - Web-site devoted to British Blues and visting artists. Includes gig reviews, photo archive, blues MP3 tracks, forthcoming gig list and related web-links.
- Dogskin Suit - Rhythm and blues band from Kelowna, British Columbia. Sound files and calendar.
- Just blues - Just Blues is an experienced five piece blues band which plays in the British tradition. Formed in the summer of 1992, they have now established themselves as an honest hard working unit within the music venues of East Anglia and South East England. Gigs, photos and infomation.
- Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival - Colne, Lancashire, England (August)
- Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival - Lists ticket prices, news, reviews, sponsors and contact details.
- Fergan British Shorthairs - Located in Glasgow. Specializes in blues, blue-creams, creams, and orange-eyed whites. Photographs, cattery information and history, feline health information, links.
- Yorkshire Folk, Blues and Jazz Festival, 1970 - An account of the British rock festival reputedly on the receiving end of the worst summer weather. Includes photos, news reports, posters, and programme.
- Baldry, Long John - British blues artist worked with Alexis Korner, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Rod Stewart and Ramblin' Jack Elliott in the 60s, living and recording in Vancouver since the 70s, known for hit "It Ain't Easy." Schedule, links, discography.
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - British quintet formed in 1962, playing rhythm and blues and pop. Contains discography, merchandise, tour schedule, fan club and message board.
- Hustle, The - British blues band performing in the northwest of England. Site contains biography and member profiles.
- Out of the Blue - A Rhythm and Blues band recording and performing in British Columbia, Canada. Musical samples and hundreds of animated GIFs online.
- Twice Removed - Official site of British Rhythm and Blues Band. Includes gig guide, reviews, snapshots and downloadable soundfiles.
- Climax Blues Band - British Blues-Rock band based in Stafford, England. Site includes band history, member profiles, discography, tour dates and sound sample.
- Powder Blues - Vancouver, British Columbia, based Canadian band that plays swing, blues and rock and roll. Site includes band history, biography, discography, newsletter and pictures.
- Mystery Blues's Cattery - Présentation des races élevées : persans, sacrés de birmanie et british shorthairs. Informations sur la chatterie et sur ses chatons disponibles. Pulnoy, Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), France.
- Chris Farlowe - Official site of the British blues performer. Includes a biography, news, links, discography and gallery.
- Love Handles, The - British rock, blues, rhythm and roll live band. Includes news and sound files.
- Kelly, Sam - 5 Times British Blues connection "Drummer of the Year". Profile, photographs, recordings and tour dates.
- Bluesite - Le parcours du blues des origines à nos jours, les dates historiques, les lieux mythiques, le blues blanc, le british-blues, le rock.
- Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival - Annual three day event in August featuring folk, blues and world music artists in an outdoor venue in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Includes a list of performers and ticket information.
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