Various, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Lil Green, Tommy Johnson, Blind Blake, Blind Willie McTell, Kokomo Arnold, Johnnie Lee Williams, Washboard Sam, Tommy McClennan, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King

Where it leads

One record at a time, and the reason for each step.

Pick a room yourself — every scene in one place.