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Its very true for American music as well as modern international music. The British bought into the blues in the late 50's and the 1960's more than America did. You had The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, and many more grabbing the blues by the balls and giving their own incredible spin on it.
And Jazz has had a profound influence on modern techno music worldwide.
Hip-hop is one of the easier connections to see. The lyrics of some of Muddy Waters songs sound right out of modern rap. No coincidence.
"I'm drinkin' TNT, I'm smokin' dynomite. Hope some screwball tries to start a fight."
"All you pretty womens, stand in line. I'll make love to you baby, in an hours time."
"The line I shoot, I never miss.
The way I make love to 'em. They can't resist."
Great stuff.
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Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul
I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold.
-Son House, Death Letter Blues
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