Various Artists | History of British Blues (Comp.) | Album

The History of British Blues compilation (originally issued by Sire Records) stands as one of the definitive audio documents of the 1960s UK blues boom. The double-LP set acts as an essential gateway into the era when pale, young British musicians became obsessed with American blues innovators and plugged them into high-volume Marshall amplifiers. Before Sire Records became the powerhouse of the late-1970s New Wave movement, the label spent its early years introducing underground British bands to the American market. Curating this compilation was a brilliant move, packaging rare and foundational 1960s tracks for listeners eager to understand where the heavy rock of the 1970s originated.

Artist Website: discogs/Various-History-Of-British-Blues

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