bluesman
noun
a musician who sings or plays blues.
bluesmen
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pluralof bluesman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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During this period, he also performed with country bluesmen like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Son House and, later, rock acts like the Grateful Dead.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
In her analysis of the band's roots, for instance, Jones enumerates the bluesmen, both credited and uncredited, who influenced the Stones' sound.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2022
Like many other American bluesmen, Johnson first experienced widespread acclaim playing in Western European capitals in the 1960s and 1970s, where he packed clubs and theaters.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2022
Like many other American bluesmen, Mr. Johnson first experienced widespread acclaim playing in Western European capitals in the 1960s and 1970s, where he packed clubs and theaters.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022
He wanted twelve bars and to be a true bluesman among bluesmen.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
