About the Blues came up in the 1970s with a blues-infused rock sound. Their 1977 single 'Feel the Groove' became a hit and gave them some recognition. They put out albums like 'Rhythm of the Night' in 1979, 'City Lights' in 1982, and 'The Edge of Tomorrow' in 1986.
The band had Jack 'Slide' Taylor on lead guitar, Jim 'Bones' Carter singing and playing rhythm, Billy 'Bo' Riley on bass, and Dave 'Drummer' Davis. They were known for energetic live shows. Songs like 'A Letter To My Friend' and 'Mississippi Blues' show their blues roots.
There were personal conflicts and lineup changes along the way. Their music got a bit rawer as they went, but they kept putting out records through the mid-80s.
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