Swamp rock

Swamp rock
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsMid-1960s,[1] Louisiana, United States[2]

Swamp rock is a genre of rock music that originated in the mid-1960s as a fusion of rockabilly and soul music with swamp blues, country music and funk.[1] The genre originated in Louisiana by artists such as Tony Joe White, but was subsequently popularized by California band Creedence Clearwater Revival.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Fontenot, Robert (February 24, 2019). "What Is Swamp Rock? A look at this Southern mix of country, funk, and soul". Liveabout. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Cite error: The named reference Baylese was invoked but never defined (see the help page).