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Origin of Blues
Handy's- Mr. Crump was published on paper, one of the first documented blues songs. -
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History of Blues Music
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First Folk Blue Record
Blues are becoming more popularized and commercialized. -
Great Depression strikes
One of the most influential events in blues history because it reflected the blues style and later popularized it. -
New Recording Technology
Electric recording technology starts being used. -
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Blind Lemon Jefferson is recorded and will become a star of folk blues. -
Electric Guitar is invented
Will later be used to transform blues sound. -
Emergence of Jump Blues
Big Band era faded allowing for the emergence of jump blues, the more upbeat counterpart. -
WW2 and Great Migration
Increased opportunities for african-americans and increased migration of african-americans to the north help the spread of blues music. -
T-Bone Walker uses Electric Guitar
T-Bone Walker helps popularize the electric guitar which will soon change the blues music industry. -
Rhythm and Blues are Born
An editor at Billboard magazine substitutes the term "rhythm and blues" for the older "race" records. -
B.B. King
B.B. King releases his first major hit "Three O'Clock Blues" -
Elvis Presley Debuts
Elvis Presley makes his recording debut on Sun Records. -
Blues Rock
Blues rock emerges as a direct result of Delta and Chicago blues. -
Texas Electric Blues
Texas electric blues begin to flourisha nd continue until the early 1970s -
Jump Blues Revival
Joe Jackson and Brian Setzer lead revival of jump blues in the 80s.
