About Skiffle
Skiffle is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of contemporary folk music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Cliff Richard, Bill Wyman, The Quarrymen and Lonnie Donegan.
From Wikipedia
Skiffle is a genre of folk music with influences from American folk music, blues, country, bluegrass, and jazz, generally performed with a mixture of manufactured and homemade or improvised instruments.
Originating as a form in the United States in the first half of the 20th century, it became extremely popular in the United Kingdom in the 1950s, where it was played by such artists as Lonnie Donegan, the Vipers Skiffle Group, Ken Colyer, and Chas McDevitt.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Skiffle.
Key artists
- Cliff Richard
- Bill Wyman
- The Quarrymen
- Lonnie Donegan
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Skiffle?
Skiffle is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of contemporary folk music.
Where and when did Skiffle originate?
Skiffle originated in United States in the 1920s.
Who are famous Skiffle artists?
Cliff Richard, Bill Wyman, The Quarrymen and Lonnie Donegan.