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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“I formed Avalon to find work for the old bluesmen because they were the last ones hired with leftover dollars,” Mr. Waterman was quoted as saying in Dr. Turner’s biography.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 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
Country singer Hank Williams, and bluesmen Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker were among his musical heroes growing up, along with the king of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley.
From BBC ● May 23, 2021
He wanted twelve bars and to be a true bluesman among bluesmen.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
