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Blues For Dummies

By Lonnie Brooks

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Blues For Dummies

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"An excellent introduction and overview of the blues, America's greatest gift to world culture. The book lays out an incredible amount of information thoroughly and clearly." -John Landis, Director of The Blues Brothers and The Blues Brothers 2000 "This book will open your mind to one of America's greatest treasures." -Robert Cray, Blues Enthusiast "This is the perfect introduction to understanding a wonderful American music tradition; reading it will make any blues show or blues record even more fun." -Bruce Iglauer, President and Founder, Alligator Records - Your Ticket to the World of Blues - the Faces, the Places, and the Music - Dozens of In-depth Profiles of the Greatest Blues Artists - True-Blue Recommendations for Building Your Own Classic Collection Feeling the Blues
This incomparable music lover's guide takes you through the Mississippi Delta, up to Chicago, and to points beyond - sharing the sights and sounds that have made the blues an integral part of our culture - and our souls. You'll also get an intimate look at "Who's Who in the Blues." From Bessie Smith to John Lee Hooker to Robert Cray. It doesn't matter if your baby's left ya or your mojo's quit workin', don't get blue - just get Blues For Dummies. Rhapsody in Blues - Distinguish the key ingredients that make up the blues sound - Identify the different shades of blues &- from jump blues to electric blues - Find the blues wherever you go - venues worth visiting - Put together your own satisfying collection of blues music - Make your next party a blues event - Kick back and enjoy the ultimate collection of blues recordings on the Blues For Dummies CD
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
400
Release Date:
1998-07-30
Publication Date:
1998-08-14
Publisher:
Wiley
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0764550802
ISBN13:
9780764550805
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
744 g
Height:
191 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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