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.
What British bands were inspired by the blues?
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the British Blues scene began to evolve and diversify. Bands like Cream, Led Zeppelin, and Free incorporated blues elements into their own unique sound, creating a new subgenre known as blues rock.
What is British blues music?
British blues, early to mid-1960s musical movement based in London clubs that was an important influence on the subsequent rock explosion. Its founding fathers included the guitarist Alexis Korner (b. April 19, 1928, Paris, France—d. January 1, 1984, London, England) and the harmonica player Cyril Davies
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