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Blues rock

Most popular artists in Blues rock

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre blues rock by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
15,938,435
2,077,379
2
15,379,296
3,273,845
3
12,680,552
3,517,151
4
12,019,911
6,094,888
5
10,585,566
4,556,186
6
9,191,003
4,060,422
7
5,851,913
2,423,840
8
5,132,222
853,978
9
4,954,385
1,664,474
10
4,299,497
1,633,049
11
4,258,128
2,443,440
12
3,426,914
1,693,721
13
3,380,022
1,297,029
14
2,897,728
1,145,386
15
2,771,635
2,772,065
16
2,643,431
734,153
17
2,467,046
2,517,395
18
2,430,219
805,730
19
2,342,621
946,823
20
2,334,807
808,349
21
2,323,249
638,958
22
2,253,220
812,663
23
Ten Years After
2,052,446
572,931
24
1,837,051
416,988
25
1,821,927
725,054
26
1,799,961
537,633
27
1,712,514
1,063,891
28
1,565,338
885,701
29
1,551,831
294,361
30
1,488,241
1,379,200
31
1,465,341
1,291,355
32
1,418,842
1,913,313
33
1,406,407
885,228
34
1,362,694
894,001
35
1,295,450
410,888
36
1,272,942
789,025
37
1,257,296
317,868
38
Procol Harum
1,225,789
476,263
39
1,192,458
1,131,049
40
1,173,519
446,079
41
1,159,579
1,310,472
42
1,128,508
1,210,487
43
Frank Zappa
885,996
967,333
44
876,030
197,787
45
Buddy Guy
868,418
832,206
46
Little Feat
845,589
462,748
47
Joe Bonamassa
812,034
947,110
48
Albert King
776,526
454,628
49
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
745,060
1,101,799
50
Freddie King
689,136
397,882
51
Blind Faith
617,106
421,055
52
Traffic
613,334
605,008
53
James Gang
612,862
379,280
54
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
602,105
338,326
55
Uriah Heep
588,358
811,067
56
Tedeschi Trucks Band
585,999
430,040
57
Mad Season
554,989
618,206
58
The Yardbirds
526,508
974,232
59
Albert Collins
525,106
200,400
60
Rory Gallagher
524,568
460,426
61
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
517,549
429,787
62
Robert Cray
512,737
261,133
63
Pete Townshend
477,127
387,982
64
Edgar Winter
466,750
105,928
65
The Edgar Winter Group
440,650
282,982
66
Warren Haynes
423,443
143,429
67
Jonny Lang
381,818
252,526
68
Jimmie Vaughan
376,585
144,308
69
The Robert Cray Band
370,982
113,852
70
Iron Butterfly
361,288
422,070
71
Leon Russell
354,545
273,416
72
Johnny Winter
342,112
501,111
73
Blood, Sweat & Tears
340,304
625,439
74
The Jeff Healey Band
333,632
225,229
75
The Youngbloods
326,008
148,052
76
309,092
346,029
77
Gregg Allman
303,012
299,056
78
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
294,877
186,612
79
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
286,809
109,662
80
Rick Derringer
268,784
77,205
81
Robin Trower
260,683
254,458
82
Rare Earth
252,634
184,558
83
Gov't Mule
244,833
297,611
84
Roy Buchanan
216,121
175,222
85
Vanilla Fudge
201,983
115,330
86
Al Kooper
201,697
62,630
87
Humble Pie
194,532
354,539
88
Jimmy Page
190,348
565,999
89
John Mayall
184,640
251,871
90
Wishbone Ash
169,462
209,793
91
The Derek Trucks Band
154,629
227,767
92
Walter Trout
153,699
123,162
93
Quicksilver Messenger Service
149,418
144,369
94
Savoy Brown
148,960
140,069
95
Mike Bloomfield
148,059
92,449
96
Spirit
141,676
114,522
97
Dr. Feelgood
141,616
110,557
98
Alvin Lee
136,641
136,775
99
Montrose
129,115
218,621
100
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
128,510
111,110
101
The Vaughan Brothers
127,682
188,337
102
Cactus
126,929
75,098
103
The Gregg Allman Band
126,325
322,347
104
Country Joe & The Fish
112,593
172,082
105
George Thorogood
109,041
164,386
106
Sonny Landreth
105,138
57,570
107
Coco Montoya
101,507
50,435
108
Duane Allman
97,071
160,845
109
Taste
90,646
71,019
110
Argent
86,950
57,453
111
Pat Travers
79,516
93,746
112
Jeff Healey
70,603
87,221
113
Leslie West
64,343
47,255
114
Spooky Tooth
49,937
81,812
115
Hot Tuna
48,579
82,840
116
Tommy Bolin
44,362
69,724
117
Beck, Bogert, Appice
36,715
75,315
118
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush
30,305
35,953
119
Devon Allman's Honeytribe
5,867
3,781
120
West, Bruce & Laing
5,445
23,359

Some info about blues rock

Blues rock is a musical genre that represents a rich amalgamation of two foundational elements: the raw, expressive ethos of blues and the dynamic, amplified energy of rock music. Emerging prominently in the mid-1960s, blues rock retains a gritty, soul-stirring quality that has made it a stalwart of the music scene for decades, helping shape the soundscape of modern rock and influencing many other genres along the way.

Blues rock began to crystallize as a distinct genre when American and British musicians started to amplify traditional blues music, incorporating elements like rock’s strong backbeat and the aggressive guitar-driven sound. Initially, British bands were often at the forefront of this movement, fueled by earlier waves of the British Invasion that brought rock and roll back to the United States, infused with a new intensity and a deeper embrace of blues roots. Legends such as Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin transformed American blues, integrating more pronounced rock elements which captivated audiences worldwide, making blues rock a powerful force in both the UK and the US.

The United States wasn't far behind in the innovation stakes, with artists like Janis Joplin, The Allman Brothers Band, and ZZ Top carving out significant niches within the blues rock genre. These artists emphasized blistering guitar riffs, hearty vocal executions, and a heavier use of bass and drum backings. The distinctive sound of blues rock from American bands often showcased a rawer, more intense version of blues that resonated with the themes of liberty, rebellion, and emotional depth.

A hallmark of blues rock is its instrumental virtuosity - especially the electric guitar. The genre has been a playground for some of the most legendary guitarists. Jimi Hendrix revolutionized blues rock guitar with his innovative use of amplifier feedback, distortion, and other effects that became standard tools of the rock trade. Similarly, Stevie Ray Vaughan harnessed his profound technical ability and emotional depth to reinvigorate the blues rock scene during the 1980s with his explosive performances and sharp guitar skills.

Globally, blues rock has enjoyed widespread popularity, finding particular resonance in North American and European contexts, where the deep, expressive quality of blues coupled with the visceral punch of rock continues to appeal to new generations of listeners. The genre's appeal is also bolstered by its adaptability, having evolved over decades to incorporate elements of folk, country, and even psychedelic rock, which keeps it fresh and relevant.

The persistent vitality of blues rock can be seen in its profound influence on other music genres such as hard rock, heavy metal, and even punk, which borrow from its intensity and emotional depth. Furthermore, contemporary bands such as The Black Keys and Jack White (of The White Stripes) have carried forward the torch of blues rock into the 21st century, ensuring that the genre remains energetic and inventive.

Blues rock is not just a musical genre; it's a rich historical narrative that chronicles the intersections of cultural exchanges and musical innovation. For music enthusiasts, diving into blues rock offers not just a feast for the ears but a deep understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics that music can embody and express. The genre captures a fundamental aspect of human emotion and cultural expression, ensuring its place in the pantheon of timeless musical genres.