What influenced rhythm and blues?

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1. Who invented rhythm and blues?
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4. Who invented the blues?
5. What are the elements of blues music?
6. What does blues music sound like?
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2. #return
3. #combined
4. #rhythm
5. #bebop
6. #blues
7. #strongly
8. #create
9. #first
10. #gospel
11. #music
12. #predecessors
13. #manifestation
14. #original
15. #black