Description
Francis Davis's The History of the Blues is a ground-breaking rethinking of the blues that fearlessly examines how race relations have altered perceptions of the music. Tracing its origins from the Mississippi Delta to its amplification in Chicago right after World War II, Davis argues for an examination of the blues in its own right, not just as a precursor to jazz and rock'n' roll. The lives of major figures such as Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, and Leadbelly, in addition to contemporary artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robert Cray, are examined and skillfully woven into a riveting, provocative narrative.
About the Author
Francis Davis is a contributing editor of the Atlantic Monthly and writes regularly for the New York Times and the New Yorker. He is the author of the acclaimed books Outcats and History of the Blues and a biography of John Coltrane (Knopf). He lives in Philadelphia.
Book Information
ISBN 9780306812965
Author Francis Davis
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 178mm * 26mm
About the Author
Francis Davis is a contributing editor of the Atlantic Monthly and writes regularly for the New York Times and the New Yorker. He is the author of the acclaimed books Outcats and History of the Blues and a biography of John Coltrane (Knopf). He lives in Philadelphia.
Book Information
ISBN 9780306812965
Author Francis Davis
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 178mm * 26mm
