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The Zombies - Maybe After He's Gone

So, taking all those changes and disagreements into account, what can we say about the state of blues today? There are many answers, but I can only give the ones that seem particularly relevant to me. One is that the great music of the past is more available than ever before, thanks to the Internet, modern fans can hear recordings and watch videos by the finest performers of previous eras, and some young artists have used those tools to learn classic styles and connect with peers who share their tastes. These new artists have included a wave of young African American musicians... who are connecting blues to country, ragtime, jazz, and contemporary pop and alternative styles.

The other answer I’d give is that the same communities and traditions that produced blues a century ago are still producing a wealth of new music. From small neighborhood clubs to stadium stages, and the virtual stages of the Internet... there is a lot of exciting music being made, and if I want to make a case for the continuing power and importance of blues, that’s a good place to start.


The Zombies - Maybe After He's Gone
  • Written by: Chris White
  • Released on: Odessey and Oracle album
  • Released in: April 1968

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