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History of Blues
The first singers of the Blues were usually men, however, there also were several female singers who sang and adapted the genre. Additionally, during the late 1800’s, there were few laws prohibiting the maltreatment of prisoners. Thus, the prisoners, too, found solace in the sorrowful tones of the Blues: while working in prison, many prisoners would help pass the time by singing. Finally, in the late 1890’s and early 1900’s, Blues was fairly well-known throughout the southern areas of the United States.
In the 1920’s the popularity of the Blues began to increase rapidly,
and even white singers were beginning to embrace the genre. In the late
30’s and 40’s, the Blues began to be appreciated in the Northern areas
of the United States. With the rapid spread of the genre, also came an
increased appreciation for Blues style music. Finally, in the late
1940’s and early 1950’s, the Blues entered another period of evolution
with the incorporation of electronic instruments; blues performers
began using electric guitars in their performances.
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