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Electric Blues

Electric Blues is a style of blues music that originated in the 1940s and 1950s. It is a combination of traditional blues and electric instruments, such as electric guitars and drums, as well as amplified vocal styles. Electric Blues is often considered to be an amplified version of traditional Delta Blues. It has influenced genres such as rock and roll, jazz, and soul. Its popularity has been attributed to musicians such as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and B.B. King. Electric Blues has also been blended with other genres, including funk, reggae, and hip hop.