History of Detroit Blues
Like the Chicago blues, the Detroit blues emerged as the Great Migration era brought in by workers and musicians who are seeking greener pastures. However, this music style was often overshadowed by the more popular Motown genre and by the active blues scene in its neighbor town Chicago. While it is true that aspiring blues artists often head to Chicago and Memphis, Detroit was also able to attract its share of promising talents. One of the most notable musicians is John Lee Hooker. He was one of the African Americans aiming to seize better work opportunities in the northern cities. He first went to Memphis, and then arrived at Detroit in 1943 to find an assembly line job.
