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Chess Records was an American record company established in 1950 in Chicago, specializing in blues and rhythm and blues. It was the successor to Aristocrat Records, founded in 1947. It expanded into soul music, gospel music, early rock and roll, and jazz and comedy recordings, released on the Chess and its subsidiary labels Checker and Argo/Cadet.
In 2015, Davis, as a member of Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame. [ 23 ] To celebrate John Lee Hooker's 100th birthday anniversary in 2017, Davis joined drummer Muruga Booker , P-Funk guitarist Tony "Strat" Thomas , bassist John Sauter , and singer Misty Love to form the Booker Blues All ...
This is a list of rhythm and blues music discographies. Discographies of contemporary R&B artists should be listed under Category:Contemporary R&B discographies
William "Billy Boy" Arnold (born September 16, 1935) [1] is an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. Arnold is a self-taught harmonica player and has worked with blues legends such as Bo Diddley, Johnny Shines, Otis Rush, Earl Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and others.
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[1] [2] Originally the "New Rhythm and Blues Quintet", the group was formed circa 1965. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Adams disbanded it for a time, and the group re-formed in 1967. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 6 ] The quartet is known for its live performances, containing a high degree of spontaneity and levity, and blending rock , pop , jazz , blues and Tin Pan Alley ...
Thomas Herman Ridgley (October 30, 1925 – August 11, 1999) [1] [2] was an American R&B singer, pianist, songwriter and bandleader in New Orleans, Louisiana. [3] In a musical career lasting half a century Ridgley was a stalwart of the New Orleans rhythm and blues scene. [3]
They come from different eras and include styles such as ragtime-vaudeville, Delta and country blues, and urban styles from Chicago and the West Coast. [2] In the last several decades, blues music has developed a less regional character and has been influenced by rhythm and blues , rock , and other popular music.