Best Rock and Roll Artists of the 1940's
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1.
Fats Domino
Perhaps "The Fat Man" in '49 was one of the first true rock songs, but there is no doubt that Domino was one of the early favorite artists, with a string of hits
26 points - added 13 years ago by Javalation - 1 comment
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they were awesome
Added 11 years ago by guest, 2 points
2.
Muddy Waters
The original Mannish Boy.
22 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
3.
Robert Johnson
He sold his soul or there wouldn't be any rock and roll.
21 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
4.
Les Paul
Where would rock and roll be without Paul?
18 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
5.
Jimmie Rodgers
More influential to the birth of rock and roll than most people realize.
17 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
6.
Roy Brown
15 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
7.
Hank Williams
The original rock and roll star, in every way.
15 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
8.
Wynonie Harris
14 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
9.
Sonny Til
13 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
10.
Louis Jordan
13 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
11.
The Ravens
11 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
12.
Amos Milburn
10 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
13.
T-Bone Walker
10 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
14.
John Lee Hooker
9 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
15.
Joe Liggins
8 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
16.
Tiny Bradshaw
7 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
17.
Ink Spots
4 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
18.
BB King
3 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
19.
Johnnie Ray
3 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
20.
Elmore James
One of the Mississippi Bluesmen who created riffs that we still hear in rock today.
2 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
21.
The Miles Brothers
2 points - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
22.
Eddie Vinson
1 point - added 13 years ago by BradHemphill -
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