1940s

11 artists

The Genius. Blended gospel and R&B to create soul music. Over 60 million records. Hit the Road Jack ...

The most influential jazz musician of all time. Kind of Blue is the best-selling jazz album ever. Re...

A Love Supreme is considered the greatest jazz album ever made. Over 30 million records. Played with...

The King of the Blues. Over 40 million records. His guitar Lucille was named after a woman who cause...

The father of modern Chicago blues. The Rolling Stones named themselves after his song.. His band in...

Blueberry Hill and Aint That a Shame are founding rock songs. Over 65 million records. One of the fi...

The James Dean of jazz.. My Funny Valentine is his signature. The trumpet and vocals are equally dis...

One of the founders of bebop. Over 10 million records. Round Midnight is the most recorded jazz stan...

The angry man of jazz. Over 10 million records. Moanin and Goodbye Pork Pie Hat are jazz standards. ...

See B.B. King main entry....

The voice that defined Chicago blues. Over 10 million records. Smokestack Lightnin and Spoonful are ...