The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Trailblazing integrated electric blues powerhouse that brought authentic Chicago blues to the 1960s counterculture, pioneering extended raga-rock improvisation on East-West and backing Bob Dylan at Newport 1965.
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⏳ Past Members (6)
Paul Butterfield
Harmonica, Lead Vocals
Mike Bloomfield
Lead Guitar
Elvin Bishop
Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Jerome Arnold
Bass
Sam Lay
Drums
Mark Naftalin
Organ, Piano
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The Historical Lineage of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band emerged out of Chicago, Illinois, United States between 1963 and 1971, contributing distinctive energy to the Chicago Blues and Blues Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Paul Butterfield, Mike Bloomfield, Elvin Bishop, Jerome Arnold, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Mike Bloomfield (also of The Electric Flag), Sam Lay (also of Howlin' Wolf and The James Cotton Blues Band). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Elektra Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore The Paul Butterfield Blues Band's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to The Electric Flag (Past shared member Mike Bloomfield), Howlin' Wolf (Past shared member Sam Lay), The James Cotton Blues Band (Past shared member Sam Lay). Their audio engineering lineage connects to Paul A. Rothchild. Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and other scene originators.
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