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Where the Soul of Blues Comes Alive: Celebrate the Legends and Their Legacy!

Blues is the heartbeat of raw emotion, weaving sorrow and joy through soulful guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics. It's the storyteller of life's struggles, echoing resilience and hope, with every note tapping into a shared human experience.

Blues Trivia

What genre of music originated from African American communities in the Deep South of the United States? (Easy)
#1: Jazz
#2: Blues
#3: Rock
#4: Country
What instrument is commonly associated with the Blues genre? (Medium)
#1: Piano
#2: Trumpet
#3: Violin
#4: Harmonica
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Blues Fun Facts

The blues genre originated in the Deep South of the United States in the late 19th century and is characterized by its use of specific chord progressions, often the 12-bar blues.
B.B. King named his guitar Lucille after a woman involved in a fight at a dance hall, prompting him to rescue his guitar from a fire.

Blues Polls

What is your favorite Blues artist?
B.B. King
Muddy Waters
Etta James
Stevie Ray Vaughan
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What is your favorite Blues instrument?
Guitar
Harmonica
Piano
Bass
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