Famous British Blues Musicians

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Charlie Watts
(Drummer)
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Birthdate: June 2, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kingsbury, London, England
Died: August 24, 2021

English drummer, Charlie Watts, was best known as a member of the band Rolling Stones. He was associated with the group for almost 60 years. He began his career as a graphic designer for an advertising company and played with bands in his leisure time. He eventually started drumming full time with Rolling Stones.

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Jeff Beck
(Guitarist, Composer, Musician, Jazz guitarist, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: June 24, 1944
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: England

Jeff Beck is a British rock guitarist renowned for his association with popular rock bands like The Yardbirds, Beck, Bogert & Appice, and The Jeff Beck Group. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players in history, Beck has won several awards like the Grammy Awards. He has also appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine thrice.

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John McVie
(Guitarist)
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Birthdate: November 26, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ealing
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 4 
Jack Bruce
(Scottish Singer-Songwriter and Former Member of the Band Cream)
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Birthdate: May 14, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bishopbriggs
Died: October 25, 2014

Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter, bassist, and composer Jack Bruce gained international fame with the British rock band Cream and released iconic tracks such as I Feel Free. He also performed as part of the jazz fusion group the Tony Williams Lifetime. In 2006, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Chris Rea
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Musician)
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Birthdate: March 4, 1951
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Middlesbrough
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Courtney Hadwin
(Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Appearances in ‘The Voice Kids UK 2017 ‘ and ‘America's Got Talent’)
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Birthdate: July 6, 2004
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Sunderland, England

Courtney Hadwin is an English singer-songwriter who achieved popularity by participating in the first series of ITV's The Voice Kids and the 13th season of NBC's America's Got Talent, where she was a finalist. She is one of the youngest artists to sign a record deal with Arista Records and Syco Entertainment.

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Eric Clapton
(One of the Greatest Guitarists of All Time)
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Birthdate: March 30, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ripley, England

Eric Clapton, the rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time. In the 1970s, he recorded a number of successful solo albums and continued to do so over the next several decades and is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has had issues with alcohol and drugs.

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Alison Moyet
(Singer, Singer-songwriter)
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Birthdate: June 18, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Billericay
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Robin Trower
(Guitarist)
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Birthdate: March 9, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Catford
 10 
Joan Armatrading
(British singer-songwriter and Grammy and BRIT Award winner who has released popular singles like "Drop the Pilot.")
Joan Armatrading
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Birthdate: December 9, 1950
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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John Mayall
(English Blues and Rock Musician, Songwriter and Producer)
John Mayall
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Birthdate: November 29, 1933
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Macclesfield, United Kingdom
 12 
Danny Kirwan
(Guitarist, Songwriter)
Danny Kirwan
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Birthdate: May 13, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Brixton
 13 
Pino Palladino
(Bassist, Jazz musician)
Pino Palladino
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Birthdate: October 17, 1957
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Cardiff
 14 
Noel Redding
(English Rock Musician and Singer)
Noel Redding
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Birthdate: December 25, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Folkestone, England
Died: May 11, 2003
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 15 
Long John Baldry
(Actor)
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Birthdate: January 12, 1941
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: London
Died: July 21, 2005
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
 16 
Chris Jagger
(Musician, Photographer, Music journalist)
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Birthdate: December 19, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Dartford

Chris Jagger is an English musician best known as the younger brother of Sir Michael Philip Jagger aka Mick Jagger. Apart from being a musician, Chris Jagger has also worked as a journalist; he has contributed articles for prominent publications like The Guardian, Rolling Stone, and The Daily Telegraph. Jagger is also credited with organizing charity concerts.

 17 
Elkie Brooks
(English Rock, Blues and Jazz Singer)
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Birthdate: February 25, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Salford, England, United Kingdom
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Snowy White
(Singer-songwriter, Guitarist)
Snowy White
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Birthdate: March 3, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Barnstaple
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Andy Fairweather Low
(Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: August 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Cardiff
 20 
Keith Relf
(Singer, Singer-songwriter)
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Birthdate: March 22, 1943
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Richmond
Died: May 14, 1976
 21 
Terry Reid
(Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: November 13, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Huntingdon
 22 
Chris Farlowe
(Singer)
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Birthdate: October 13, 1940
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London Borough of Islington
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Alex Harvey
(Musician)
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Birthdate: February 5, 1935
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Died: February 4, 1982
 24 
Jona Lewie
(British Singer, Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist)
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Birthdate: March 14, 1947
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Southampton

Jona Lewie is a British singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his 1980 hits, Stop the Cavalry and You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties. Jona Lewie is also known for his albums, Alias Jona Lewie, Heart Skips Beat, and Optimistic. 

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Dave Peverett
(Musician, Guitarist, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: April 16, 1943
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Dulwich
Died: February 7, 2000
 26 
Terry Williams
(drummer)
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Birthdate: January 11, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Swansea
 27 
Alexis Korner
(Musician)
Alexis Korner
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Birthdate: April 19, 1928
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: January 1, 1984
 28 
Fink
(English Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist)
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Birthdate: 1972 AD
Birthplace: St Ives, Cornwall, England
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Jim McCarty
(Musician)
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Birthdate: July 25, 1943
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Liverpool
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Graham Bond
(Founding Father of the English 'Rhythm and Blues' Boom of the 1960s)
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Birthdate: October 28, 1937
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Romford, England
Died: May 8, 1974
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Dana Gillespie
(English Singer-Songwriter and Actress)
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Birthdate: March 30, 1949
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Woking

Dana Gillespie is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Gillespie, who started her career as a teen pop musician, went on to experiment with other genres like folk and rock. More recently, she has established herself as an exponent of the blues. As an actress, Dana Gillespie has played interesting roles in movies like The Lost Continent and Bad Timing.  

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Chris Dreja
(Guitarist, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: November 11, 1945
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Surbiton
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Robbie McIntosh
(Musician, Guitarist)
Robbie McIntosh
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Birthdate: October 25, 1957
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: London Borough of Sutton
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Maggie Bell
(Singer)
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Birthdate: January 12, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Glasgow
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Dave Walker
(Singer, Guitarist)
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Birthdate: January 25, 1945
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Walsall
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Davy Graham
(Guitarist)
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Birthdate: November 26, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Died: December 15, 2008
 37 
Rod Price
(Guitarist)
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Birthdate: November 22, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Willesden
Died: March 22, 2005
 38 
Shingai Shoniwa
(Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: September 1, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London
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Paul Samwell-Smith
(Record producer, Guitarist, Composer)
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Birthdate: May 8, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Susheela Raman
(Singer, Jazz musician whose debut album Salt Rain was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2001)
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Birthdate: July 21, 1973
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hendon, London, England, United Kingdom
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Micky Waller
(Drummer)
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Birthdate: September 6, 1941
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
Died: April 29, 2008