Blues Quiz
Think you know the blues?
Ten questions from the Delta to today. Pick your difficulty.
Featured artist:Little Walter
1.Which record label was central to Chicago blues in the 1950s?
2.Which Texas blues guitarist died in a helicopter crash in 1990?
3.Who was known for using 'cross harp' on harmonica?
4.Listen to this guitar and voice – who is playing?
Listen to this 18-second clip. Who is singing and playing?
5.Who wrote 'The Thrill Is Gone'?
6.Who is Shemekia Copeland's father?
7.Which song, credited to Willie Dixon, became Muddy Waters' signature tune?
8.Listen to this clip – who is singing?
Listen to this 17-second blues clip. Who is singing?
9.Which song is considered the first commercial blues recording (1920)?
10.Which Finnish blues guitarist is known for her slide guitar mastery?