Roots of J.B. Lenoir
The artists and genres J.B. Lenoir came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Blind Lemon Jeffersonartist
Sonny Boy Williamson IIartist
Elmore JamesartistElmore James was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. His slide guitar technique earned him the nickname "King of the Slide Guitar".
Arthur Crudupartist
Lightnin' Hopkinsartist
Big Bill Broonzyartist
Memphis Minnieartist
Big Maceo MerriweatherartistMajor "Big Maceo" Merriweather was an American pianist and blues singer. He was mainly active in Chicago through the 1940s.
Muddy Watersartist
Skip JamesartistNehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. AllMusic stated: "Coupling an oddball guitar tuning set against eerie, falsetto vocals, James' early recordings could make the hair stand up on the back of your neck."