The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, an ensemble that redefined American blues music with its innovative fusion of electric blues, rock, and jazz elements, emerged in the vibrant blues scene of Chicago in the early 1960s. Founded by singer and harmonica player Paul Butterfield, the band became a cornerstone of the 1960s blues revival, introducing the genre to a broader audience with a raw, powerful sound. Their self-titled debut album, "The Paul Butterfield Blues Band," released in 1965, broke new ground with its blend of traditional blues and rock, serving as an inspiration to countless musicians.

Throughout their career, the band's lineup saw a rotating cast of influential musicians, including guitar virtuoso Michael Bloomfield and multi-instrumentalist Elvin Bishop. Their seminal 1966 album, "East-West," is particularly notable for its title track—an improvisational instrumental piece that showcased the band's bold experimentation with Eastern modalities and extended jam sessions, which would later influence the psychedelic rock movement. As they progressed, the band continued to push musical boundaries, exemplified in albums like "The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw" and "In My Own Dream," before eventually disbanding in the early 1980s. While their active years as a group ended, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band's legacy persisted, illustrated by their comprehensive retrospective "Complete Albums 1965-1980," and further cemented when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

Genres

Blues

Blues Rock

Chicago Blues

Country Rock

Electric Blues

Harmonica Blues

Southern Rock

Traditional Blues

Related Artists

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Howlin' Wolf

Eric Clapton

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Charlie Musselwhite

Buddy Guy

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The Yardbirds

The Rolling Stones

Latest Release

I Got My Mojo Working

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Album - 29 Tracks - Released April 20, 2018