About British blues
British blues is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of electric blues.
Well-known performers associated with it include The Animals, John Mayall and Jake Bugg.
From Wikipedia
British blues is a form of music derived from the American blues style, a form that originated in the UK 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, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Cream, Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of British blues.
Key artists
- The Animals
- John Mayall
- Jake Bugg
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is British blues?
British blues is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of electric blues.
Where and when did British blues originate?
British blues originated in United Kingdom in the 1950s.
Who are famous British blues artists?
The Animals, John Mayall and Jake Bugg.