Swamp blues

Swamp blues is a type of blues music. It is based on the Louisiana blues, but has a more laid back and relaxed feel.

Swamp blues is often linked to J. D. "Jay" Miller's, recording studio in Crowley, Louisiana.  Miller released lots of swamp blues recordings on his own labels, as well as on more well known labels. Showing the impact of Swamp Blues on other music, the Rolling Stones played a version of Slim Harpo's "I'm a King Bee," and Neil Young recorded Slim Harpo's "Rainin' In My Heart."

Swamp blues artists
Warren Storm
Guitar Junior
Slim Harpo
Silas Hogan
Joe Hudson
Arthur "Guitar" Kelly
Henry GrayLazy Lester
Clarence Edwards
Lightnin' Slim
Lonesome Sundown
Lil' Buck Sinegal
Kenny Neal
Tabby Thomas
Diablo DimesKatie Webster
Whispering Smith
Big Daddy Harry Hypolite
Selwyn Cooper
Carol Fran
Michael Juan Nunez
Roscoe Chenier
John Fogerty

 References 

John Broven, South to Louisiana:  The Music of the Cajun Bayous (Gretna, La.:  Pelican, 1983).

Category:Blues music