blues-rock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blues-rock
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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“It was ‘Lenny’ from ‘Live at the El Mocambo,’” he says, referring to the blues-rock star’s classic concert film.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025
In the mid-1970s, he made a short documentary, “Postcards,” about the high-energy blues-rock band’s frenzied life on the road.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023
The band's rebellious blues-rock earned them a fearsome live reputation in America's southern states.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2023
The title song is driven by co-producer Jared Bartlett’s blues-rock electric guitar, only to have its swagger briefly interrupted by a mournful trumpet solo.
From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023
The guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022
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