Originating from African Americans residing in the deep south, blues music began to spread. Chicago bloomed with blues and became the roots for this style of music. The use of pathos and ethos allows the author to delve into the Stones and how they made a name for African American musicians. He uses direct quotes from blues musicians, like Muddy Waters, to provide an emotional attachment to the struggles of African American musicians during this time. He also provides a detailed background with interviews to provide a glimpse into their life and credibility. In the Rolling Stone magazine, the author, Brian Hiatt, uses pathos and ethos to successfully develop the article regarding the roots of blues music and how it has been reimagined today with the release of the new album “Blue and Lonesome” by the Rolling Stones. With intent to create a fervent …show more content…
By including direct quotes from the band itself, he set up his credibility and explored the credibility of the band. Jagger states, “You know, it’s crazy. I mean, that was a weirdo thing, ‘cause we could’ve done anything at that time and it would’ve been Number One. That was the point”. By including this quote, Hiatt proves the credibility of the Stones and shows that they were well respected. He introduces Jaggers statement by stating, “Jagger is finally ready to concede that the Rolling Stones have something to add to this music”. Jagger is then quoted stating, “the thing about blues...is it changes in very small increments. People reinterpret what they know- Elmore james reinterpreted Robert Johnson licks, as did Muddy Waters. So i'm not saying we’re making the jumps they’ve made, but we can't help but reinterpret these songs”. Hiatt’s choice to include this statement reveals the integrity and reputation the Stones has, so much so that they have reimagined the blues. The inclusion of these examples in his article made Hiatt successful in delivering his