0 a type of popular music, originally by African American artists of the 1940s and 1950s, that combined features of blues and jazz witha strong beat --
1 a type of popular music with a strong beat and jazz influence, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s and 1950s --
It crosses over between country and rhythm and blues.
The definition expanded backward to include rhythm and blues groups from the mid-1950s, then cascaded even further back to include groups from the 1940s.
His cover versions of rhythm and blues hits had a noticeable effect on the development of the broad popularity of rock and roll.
The recording took the band closer to old rhythm and blues and added additional musicians playing piano and brass.
Specialty is noted for the rhythm and blues, blues, gospel and early rock and roll music recorded by the label.
Film makers took advantage of the popularity of rhythm and blues musicians as rock n roll musicians beginning in 1956.
At the age of fifteen, he was playing drums professionally with various local rock and rhythm and blues bands.
His interest in rhythm and blues led to his singing in a soul group from a neighboring town and, eventually, his own blues band.
