Cavern Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Blues Trail: From Mississippi to the British Isles

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. The Blues Trail: From Mississippi to the British Isles Marker

Inscription. Rock music in Britain was in large part inspired in the 1960s by the recordings and tours of American blues artists, including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, B.B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson and others who were born in the state of Mississippi. In turn, the renditions of blues played by the Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Animals and others generated interest in blues among a new young audience, back in America and worldwide. Britons also played a major role in documenting blues in print and on reissue albums.

Erected 2024 by Mississippi Blues Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi Blues Trail series list.

Location. 53° 24.382′ N, 2° 59.284′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is on Mathew Street east of North John Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Mathew Street, Liverpool, England L2 6RE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mississippi Blues Trail (here, next to this marker); Liverpool & Memphis: Rock 'N' Soul Mates (here, next to this marker); The Cavern (here, next to this marker); Liverpool's Wall of Fame (here, next to this marker); The Cavern "Wall of Fame" (a few steps from this marker); History of the Cavern (a few steps from this marker); Beale St to Beatles… And Back Again (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Eric's (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Visit Mississippi Unveils UK’s First Blues Trail Marker at Liverpool’s Cavern Club (Oct 21, 2024).

In a landmark celebration of shared musical heritage, Liverpool’s iconic Cavern Club has become the home of the UK’s first permanent Mississippi
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. The Blues Trail: From Mississippi to the British Isles Marker
The marker is located on Mathew Street, across from the Cavern Club.
Blues Trail Marker. This significant marker symbolises the deep-rooted connection between Mississippi, the birthplace of the blues, and Liverpool, a city known for its profound influence on global music culture influenced by the blues.

(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.