Chicago blues is a style of blues music that emerged in that city in the 1950s. It is characterized by amplified, electric instruments played by ensembles, unlike Delta blues, which was acoustic and primarily played by solo musicians. Chicago blues features such instruments as electric guitar, harmonica, and drums and makes use of distortion to create a distinctive gritty sound. The Chicago blues style was a major influence on rock and roll and rhythm and blues.
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