| Children of the Blues: 49 Musicians Shaping a New Blues Tradition Contributor(s): Tipaldi, Art (Author) |
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ISBN: 0879307005 ISBN-13: 9780879307004 Publisher: Backbeat Books OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2002 Annotation: This book explores the new generation of blues musicians--the biological and spiritual children of blues giants like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Their stories are truly one of a kind--whether it's Bernard Allison discussing the influence of his father, the legendary Luther Allison, or Keb' Mo' describing how he sought out 84-year-old Delta blues musician Eugene Powell. 40 photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Blues - Music | History & Criticism - General - Music | Printed Music - General |
| Dewey: 781.643 |
| LCCN: 2001043709 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.03" W x 9.16" (1.15 lbs) 338 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book offers first-person recollections from a new generation of artists who applied the musical and life lessons of the fathers of the blues, stoking the 1960s blues revival that continues today. It focuses on 49 current musicians who preserve traditional blues forms while infusing them with fresh voices and lessons. Artists covered include: Rory Block - Taj Mahal - Robert Cray - Junior Watson - Charlie Musselwhite - Stevie Ray Vaughan - Marcia Ball - Duke Robillard - Bob Margolin - Tommy Shannon - Keb' Mo' - and many more. |