British rhythm and blues British rhythm and blues British rhythm and blues (or R&B) was a musical movement that developed in the United Kingdom between the late 1950s and the early 1960s, and reached a peak in the mid-1960s. It overlapped with, but was distinct from, the broader British beat and more purist British blues scenes, attempting to emulate the music of African American blues and rock and roll pioneers, such as Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley. It often placed greater emphasis on guitars and was often played with greater energy. The origins of the movement were in the
Rhythm & Blues (Buddy Guy album) Rhythm & Blues (Buddy Guy album) Rhythm & Blues is the 16th studio album by American blues musician Buddy Guy. It was released in July 2013 under RCA Records. "Rhythm & Blues" marked Guy's largest first week sales in the Soundscan Era, and was his fourth album to reach No. 1 on the Top Blues Albums Chart (following 2010's "Living Proof", 2008's "Skin Deep", and 2001's "Sweet Tea"). The album debuted at No. 27 on the "Billboard 200" and No. 1 on the "Top Blues Albums" chart. selling 10,000 copies in its first week. The album has sold 55,000 copies