Where to Start with rhythm and blues
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
2142 artists
Start here
Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best rhythm and blues Albums to Start With
rhythm and blues Artists
Reg King
British rhythm and blues, rock music
Joe Lutcher
Richard "Popcorn" Wylie
Rick Holmstrom
electric blues
Robert Parker
Robert Green Brooks
Rocky Dzidzornu
Rosetta Hightower
Saiichi Sugiyama
Secret Weapon
Shep and the Limelites
doo-wop
Skip Scarborough
Sly, Slick and Wicked
Special Generation
Stedman Pearson
Stephanie Edwards
About rhythm and blues
What is rhythm and blues?
genre of popular music that originated within African-American communities in the 1940s
Where should I start with rhythm and blues?
Start with "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock. It captures what makes rhythm and blues worth exploring.
What are the best rhythm and blues albums?
The rhythm and blues albums worth hearing first: "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "Who's Next" by The Who, "The Spirit Indestructible" by Nelly Furtado, "The Ride" by Nelly Furtado and "7" by Nelly Furtado.
How many rhythm and blues artists are there?
Spinsource covers 2142 rhythm and blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.