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Tennessee Blues Styles

Blues Style - Soul Blues
Unique to Tennessee (Memphis)

Soul came from a dominantly southern influence. A mixture of gospel, spirituals, and blues created a unique sound known as Soul. It was crisp, heartfelt music with a soothing Sound. Blues artists like Bobby Rush and Albert King at Stax Records were paramount in bringing soul into the blues. Other heartfelt artists such as B.B. King and Ray Charles gave soul blues it's powerful, moving sound.
More information can be found in our Blues Styles Section



Tennessee Blues Societies

Memphis Blues Society
P.O. Box 3771
Cordova, Tennessee
38188
901-834-8700
dave@memphisbluessociety.com

Yesterday & Today's Rhythm & Blues Society
569 Roxanne Drive
Antioch, Tennessee
37013
615.333.3580
charris8723@bellsouth.net

Smoky Mountain Blues Society
P.O. Box 7180
Maryville, Tennessee
37802
865-966-4954
bluemack66@hotmail.com




Tennessee Blues Clubs

B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
901-524-5464
info@bbkingclubs.com

B.B. King's Blues Club
152 2nd Avenue North,
Nashville, Tennessee 37201
615 256 2727
info@bbkingclubs.com