The Big Book of Blues: A Biographical Encyclopedia

The Big Book of Blues: A Biographical Encyclopedia
ISBN-10
0141001453
ISBN-13
9780141001456
Category
Biography & Autobiography / General
Pages
559
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Penguin Books
Author
Robert Santelli

Description

"This new edition of the ultimate reference book for blues lovers by renowned music authority Robert Santelli contains more than 650 entries that profile every important blues artist - from Bessie Smith to Koko Taylor, Charley Patton to Robert Cray, Blind Willie McTell to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Each biographical sketch is concise and informative, going beyound basic biographical data and discographies to include a discussion of the artist's style, musical contribution, and "essential listening" - the recordings you must go to if you want to hear that person's best work. Existing entries have been completely updated, and fifty new entries have been added. This one-of-a-kind, richly informative guide will serve as a beloved and much-used reference for blues aficionados and new listeners alike for years to come."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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