British Blues Bands Directory

Directory of early British blues bands, their formation, composition and years active

This directory has been compiled to acknowledge the involvement and contribution of the early blues bands in creating the British Blues Scene.
Click here for a similar directory of early British blues artists.

Introduction to the details listed

Name – the commonly know name of the band

More information about each band can be found by clicking the band’s name, this will take you to the associated Wikipedia entry if present or to an other source if not. Also included below the band’s name, where appropriate, are links to other articles on this website with references to the blues band listed.

Formation – date and origins of the evolution of the band

Composition – original composition of the band. Note that many bands often had several other members come and go during the lifetime of the band (John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers for instancehas had 51 members or associated members since the inseption of the band in 1963). For full delails see the Wikipedia entry by following the Band Name link).

Years Active – period(s) in which the band was active

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The Early British Blues Bands Directory …

This directory is at an early stage in development – more to be added soon.

If you have any comments or memories of the orginal bands you would like to share, please email alan@earlyblues.com