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
Espionage
pop music, rock music
Tom Fowler
experimental music, jazz
Tha' Rayne
The Du Droppers
The Ray-O-Vacs
Unlimited Touch
post-disco
Young Jessie
jazz, jump blues
The Pleazers
Thom Bell
pop music, soul
Freddie Perren
Annisteen Allen
Amari
The Paramounts
Andrew Pendlebury
Anna Gordy Gaye
Apollo
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.