Swamp blues

Swamp blues is a type of blues music. It is based on the Louisiana blues, but has a more laid back and relaxed feel.[1]

Swamp blues is often linked to J. D. "Jay" Miller's, recording studio in Crowley, Louisiana. Miller released lots of swamp blues recordings on his own labels, as well as on more well known labels. Showing the impact of Swamp Blues on other music, the Rolling Stones played a version of Slim Harpo's "I'm a King Bee," and Neil Young recorded Slim Harpo's "Rainin' In My Heart."

Swamp blues artists

  • Lazy Lester
  • Clarence Edwards
  • Lightnin' Slim
  • Lonesome Sundown
  • Lil' Buck Sinegal
  • Kenny Neal
  • Tabby Thomas
  • Diablo Dimes

References

  1. ↑ "Explore: Swamp Blues | AllMusic". allmusic.com. 2011. Archived from the original on October 18, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
  • John Broven, South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous (Gretna, La.: Pelican, 1983).