Blues musicians biography movies

The blues originated in the American South, back when slaves sang out their woes as they worked the plantations, and then later when they began plucking their songs with makeshift instruments.

Distinct somber tones and techniques like guitar choking were the champions of this grassroots music genre, which eventually evolved into classics like jazz, rock, soul, and R&B.

From dramas to biopics to documentaries, here are our picks for the best movies about blues music that pay tribute to the genre's roots and most famous musicians.

Who Do You Love ()

The s and s were the pinnacle time for blues music, especially in places like Memphis and New Orleans.

Far from the dirt roads, the blues flourished in urban bars and clubs—most notably in Chicago.

Leonard Chess was the co-founder of Chess Records in Chi