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1619 Slaves in America- Virginia
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Maple Leaf Rag
Scott Joplin publish Maple Leaf Rag. Ragtime music is definitely an influencer -
Blues Song Recorded
One of the first blues songs is recorded.by W.C. Handy in 1912 -
Mamie Smith
Mamie records her Crazy Blues. It becomes a huge hit -
Recording System Improvement
A system of electrical recording is a new advancement in music. -
Great depression hits
This was a time of very sad people and no money to purchase records. The sadness was actually an inspiration for new songs. -
Electric Guitar
The electric guitar is invented and this will alter the sound of the blues for many bands. -
Arthur Crudup
Arthur records That's All Right which becomes a hit and will later be covered by famous artists. -
New Name
Rhythm and Blues is conned as the new name instead of other racial names used. -
BB King
First major hit with " Three O' Clock Blues" -
The Country Blues
Samuel Charters adds to the popularity and movement of blues with his publication of The Country Blues -
Civil Rights
Campaigning to register African Americans to eligible to vote. Huge step forward in their struggle of equality. -
Martin Luther King jr
Dies in 1968 from a bullet wound by an assassin. -
Muddy Waters
Died 1983 considered one of the best blues musicians.
