The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues

The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues
ISBN-10
0753502267
ISBN-13
9780753502266
Category
Music / Genres & Styles / Jazz
Pages
415
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Virgin
Author
Colin Larkin

Description

This is a complete handbook of information and opinion about the history of blues music. Based on the Encyclopedia of Popular Music, this book contains over 1000 entries covering musicians, bands, songwriters, producers and record labels which have made a significant impact on the development of blues music. It brings together people such as Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson, the influence of Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon and more recent figures such as Keb' Mo and Jonny Lang. Each entry offers information such as dates, career facts, discography and album ratings.

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