The big book of blues

a biographical encyclopedia

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Author

Robert Santelli

Publication

2001 - Penguin Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

139,750 words, Guess

Page Count

559 pages

Identifiers

Internet Archivebigbookofbluesbi00sant
ISBN-100141001453
ISBN-139780141001456
Goodreads835846
Library of Congress Control Number00049212

and 3 more

OCLC Control Number45080162
Better World Books9780141001456
Open LibraryOL6789336M

Classifications

DDC781.643/092/2
DDCB
LCCML102.B6 S26 2001

and 1 more

LCCML102.B6S26 2001

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.