Blues History

The Influence of the Blues in the 20th Century Have you ever had a question of where did the blues originate from? How did Rock and Roll develop? How does the blues effect us? Well everywhere people go and listen to the blues music has some influence in the 20th Century. Since the past twenty years, whites and blacks are now enjoying the blues in a more accepting manner. Throughout our days in life people …

…and the blues are similar in vocals and lyrics. The early sixties introduce the blues to young white audiences from blues-based bands such as Rolling Stones, Fleet wood Mae, Cream, and John Mayall's blues breakers. Also, during the sixties the blues became a foundation for offshoot styles from rock guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy page, Jimi Hendrix, and Eddie Van Halen. During this era the blues evolutionize again toward music such as Funk, Psychedelic