Born from the spirituals, work songs, field hollers, and chants of enslaved African Americans in the Deep South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, blues music is a genre that resonates with raw emotion and powerful storytelling. It has deeply influenced countless other genres, including jazz, soul, R&B, and, of course, rock and roll.
But who are the titans, the very greatest blues artists, who shaped this iconic genre? This article will explore the lives, music, and enduring legacies of some of the most influential blues musicians of all time, artists whose contributions continue to inspire musicians and captivate audiences today.