Swamp rock music on the radio

Swamp rock is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the southern United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is known for its heavy use of blues and country music elements, as well as its incorporation of Cajun and other folk styles from the region. The name "swamp rock" refers to the humid, swampy environment of the southern United States, which influenced the sound and lyrics of the music.

One of the most famous swamp rock bands is Creedence Clearwater Revival, who had a string of hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including "Proud Mary" and "Bad Moon Rising." Other popular swamp rock artists include Tony Joe White, John Fogerty, and Dr. John.

Swamp rock has a unique sound that is characterized by distorted guitar riffs, heavy drums, and lyrics that often tell stories of life in the southern United States. The music has influenced many other genres, including southern rock, blues rock, and country rock.

Some popular radio stations that play swamp rock music include Swamp Radio, which broadcasts online and plays a mix of swamp rock and blues, and Louisiana Gumbo Radio, which focuses on music from the state of Louisiana and plays a mix of swamp pop, zydeco, and other Louisiana styles. Other stations that play swamp rock music include WPBR 1340 AM in Florida and WUMB-FM in Boston.