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1 The Blues A Brief History of the Blues

2 The Birth of Blues The Blues: A truly American musical form based on the gospel tradition of slave songs that developed in the Mississippi delta in the early 1900’s The blues is seen as the roots for most of the world’s popular music ranging from… – Rock and Roll – Rap and Hip-Hop – Country, Western, Folk

3 The Birth of Blues Dating back to the beginnings of America, slaves who converted to Christianity would turn to singing gospel songs to pass the time/give comfort. These songs were performed differently than traditional gospels because they infused African rhythmic patterns and beats with Christian worship music

4 The Birth of Blues After the end of slavery, the slave songs from the deep south remained popular with African-Americans and began reaching white audiences as well Focusing on themes like love, pain and sacrifice, the blues connected with people from different cultures, backgrounds and beliefs and spread across America

5 Delta Blues Location: Deep South (Mississippi, Louisiana) Style: The original blues was stripped down to simple, straight forward solo music focused on hardship and struggle Famous Artists: – Robert Johnson (Crossroads )Crossroads – Son House (Death Letter Blues)(Death Letter Blues) – Mississippi Fred McDowell (Baby Please Don’t Go)(Baby Please Don’t Go) – LeadBelly (House of the Rising Sun)(House of the Rising Sun)

6 Texas Blues Location: Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma Style: Defined by screaming guitar, gruff voices, and driving rhythms the Texas blues brought a new intensity and in-your-face quality to blues music. Famous Artists: – Lightnin’ Hopkins (Shake that Thing)(Shake that Thing) – Freddie King (Me and My Guitar)(Me and My Guitar) – Stevie Ray Vaughn (Pride and Joy)(Pride and Joy)

7 Memphis Blues Location: Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama Style: More laid back than other regional blues styling's, the Memphis blues combines smooth, laid back jams with heart-wrenching lyrics to create a cooler more subdued sound Famous Artists: – B.B. King (The Thrill is Gone) B.B. King (The Thrill is Gone) – Big Walter Horton (Hard Hearted Woman)(Hard Hearted Woman) – Memphis Minnie (Me and My Chauffer)(Me and My Chauffer)

8 St. Louis Blues Location: Missouri, Southern Illinois Style: Considerably more upbeat and linked to early Rock and Roll, the St. Louis blues brought a happier and more light-hearted take on the blues that spread to new audiences in America. Famous Artists: – Chuck Berry (Johnny B. Goode)(Johnny B. Goode) – Albert King (I Get Evil)(I Get Evil) – Johnnie Johnson (Honky Tonk Train Blues)(Honky Tonk Train Blues)

9 Chicago Blues Location: Chicago (IL), Detroit (MI) Style: The city of Chicago is considered the modern home of blues music. Chicago Blues combines electric instruments, full bands, and unquestioned confidence. A lot of the most well known Blues artists became famous in Chicago. Famous Artists: – Muddy Waters (Got My Mojo Work’n)(Got My Mojo Work’n) – Bo Diddley (Bo Diddley)(Bo Diddley) – Howl’n Wolf (Smokestack Lightning)(Smokestack Lightning) – Buddy Guy (Sweet Home Chicago)(Sweet Home Chicago) – -John Lee Hooker (Boom Boom)(Boom Boom)

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