What type of blues did Hooker's style evolve from?
Chicago Blues
Delta Blues
Texan Blues
Piedmont Blues
Answer
Originating from Delta Blues, Hooker's style is characterized by his distinctive guitar playing technique known as "walking bass," where he mimics the bassline with the lower strings while simultaneously playing melodies on the higher strings. This innovative approach, coupled with his soulful vocals and raw emotion, sets him apart as a pioneer of electric blues and influences a generation of musicians who went on to define the genre
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