I Love Blues Music

I love blues.. ever since I discovered it via the film, the Blues Brothers....but i don't know much.. as in don't know enough to know what I like or dont...

So could anyone perhaps recommend some for me to try?

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Picklebobble · 56-60, M

There are many variations of blues music.
The Delta blues is probably the most authentic. Often just a singer or maybe a guitarist/singer.
Robert Johnson; Bessie Smith; Blind Willie Jefferson are three of it's most celebrated artists.
There's a legend surrounding Johnson that is as scary as it is fascinating !
I won't tell you what it is but it's easy enough to research!
From there you might go north to Chicago where there are a different styles from the Mississippi or Delta blues.
And on from there!!

Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F

Cool you seem to know a lot about this.. I get lost in trying to explore blue.. and not in a good way which is why I think i need to get to know a few recommended ones and maybe branch out from there...

Picklebobble · 56-60, M

I'm sure there was a BBC series called The story of the Blues. A documentary. Probably available on YouTube !
Might be a good place to start.