Rhythm'n'Blues (or R&B or even
Runub) is a descriptive term that has never had a clear single
meaning. It became popular among Black Americans in the fifties.
It’s a combination of Blues and Jazz with a strong beat.
It replaced the term race music, which was deemed offensive,
and was initially used to identify the style of music that
later paved the way for rock and roll. The most famous singers
were Fats Domino or the Platters.
Fats Domino and The Platters
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