The Beginnings Of Rhythm & Blues CD

Various Artists • The Beginnings Of Rhythm & Blues CD

Long before Rock 'n' Roll exploded onto the world's airwaves, Rhythm & Blues was laying the foundations. The Beginnings Of Rhythm & Blues brings together twenty landmark recordings from the early 1950s, capturing the moment when Blues, Gospel, Jazz and Boogie Woogie combined to create a vibrant new sound that would soon transform popular music forever.

This outstanding collection features legendary performances from Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, Professor Longhair, Lloyd Price, Little Walter, The Drifters, Wynonie Harris and many more. Classics such as Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Money Honey, Juke and The Midnight Hour demonstrate why these artists became such a profound influence on Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and an entire generation of Rock 'n' Roll pioneers.

More than simply a collection of great songs, The Beginnings Of Rhythm & Blues tells the story of a musical revolution in its earliest days. Essential listening for anyone interested in the roots of Rock 'n' Roll, Soul and modern popular music.