Country Blues is a catchall phrase for the mostly the guitar-driven acoustic blues of the south & southwest U.S. Making use of everything from early slide guitar to fingerpicking, Country Blues was manifested by solo, duo, and string band groups. The addition of electric guitar facilitated a easy evolution into Electric and Modern Country Blues, making original Country Blue.somewhat obsolete. Representative Artists: Skip James, Brownie McGhee, Lead Belly and Lightnin' Hopkins.
Genre Guide 2000 · Jazz/Blues › Blues