Blues Roots of Rock 'n' Roll

Synopsis of Blues Roots of Rock 'n' Roll

«Blues Roots of Rock 'n' Roll» is a various-artists compilation released by Performance as a double CD.

The album brings together blues and rhythm & blues from the 1920s to the 1950s, featuring artists such as Ma Rainey, Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Louis Jordan, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Howlin' Wolf. It includes tracks like «Rocket 88» by Jackie Brenston, «Please Send Me Someone to Love» by Percy Mayfield and «I'm in the Mood» by John Lee Hooker.

The first CD is titled «Good Rockin' Tonight» and the second «Hound Dog»; together they total over two hours of music.

For fans of classic blues and those wanting to discover the roots of rock 'n' roll.