Delta Blues
- Originated in the Mississippi Delta region, characterized by acoustic guitar and slide guitar playing.
- Notable musicians: Robert Johnson, Son House, Charley Patton.
Chicago Blues
- Developed in Chicago during the Great Migration, featuring amplified instruments and a full band sound.
- Notable musicians: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon.
Texas Blues
- Known for its raw and powerful guitar playing, often incorporating elements of country music.
- Notable musicians: Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King.
Piedmont Blues
- Features a fingerpicking guitar style and a lighter, more intricate sound.
- Notable musicians: Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Willie McTell.
Jump Blues
- Combines blues with uptempo swing and jazz influences, often featuring horns and a danceable rhythm.
- Notable musicians: Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris.
British Blues
- A blues revival movement in the United Kingdom in the 1960s that heavily influenced rock music.
- Notable musicians: Eric Clapton, John Mayall, The Rolling Stones.
Electric Blues
- Characterized by the use of electric guitars, amplification, and a more urban sound.
- Notable musicians: B.B. King, Albert King, Buddy Guy.
Soul Blues
- Combines blues with elements of soul music, often featuring strong vocals and horns.
- Notable musicians: Bobby "Blue" Bland, Little Milton, Johnny Adams.
Swamp Blues
- Originated in the American South, known for its laid-back, swampy sound.
- Notable musicians: Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, Katie Webster.
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