Electric Blues is a subgenre of the blues that developed in the mid-20th century, when blues musicians began incorporating the electric guitar and other electronic instruments into their sound. It is characterized by intense guitar solos, powerful vocal performances, and rhythmic intensity supported by bass and drums. Electric Blues has profoundly influenced the development of rock and other musical genres, with artists like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf being pioneers of the genre, bringing a new dynamism to the blues music tradition.