The Story Of The Blues 20 years old

From Blind Lemon Jefferson to B.B. King

The story of The Blues traces the four main traditions of blues music: Form Blues, Blues, Urban Blues and Blues Electric. The blues has evolved and diversified, and filtered into a surprising variety of styles in contemporary music. In the blues the history of music was released. A look at the roots, origins and the subsequent influence of style the film explores the blues significant contribution to the development of jazz, rock and country and western music. Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Alexander Texas, and many more artists are featured through the film.

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The Story Of The Blues Cast

Name Character
Elmore James He was 86, 45 years old when he died as Himself
Louis Armstrong He was 102, 69 years old when he died as Himself
B.B. King He was 78, 89 years old when he died as Himself
Blind Lemon Jefferson He was 109, 35 years old when he died as Himself
Duke Ellington He was 105, 75 years old when he died as Himself
Bessie Smith She was 110, 43 years old when she died as Herself

The Story Of The Blues Crew

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The Story Of The Blues (20 years)

From Blind Lemon Jefferson to B.B. King

  • Release day: Wednesday, June 30, 2004
  • Runtime: 102 minutes