The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues
| Author | : Colin Larkin |
| Publisher | : Virgin Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105020170036 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues written by Colin Larkin and published by Virgin Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
