Butterfield Paul Blues Band

Paul Butterfield (1942-1987) was an influential American blues harmonica player, singer, and bandleader known for his work in the mid-20th century. He founded the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 1963, which combined electric Chicago blues with rock elements and was one of the first racially integrated blues groups. The band gained prominence through performances at major festivals like Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival, producing notable albums such as "East-West." After the band disbanded, Butterfield continued to perform and record with various artists, including Muddy Waters. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015, recognized for his pioneering contributions to the blues genre.

GENRES: Rock & Roll, Blues