Children of the Blues: 49 Musicians Shaping a New Blues Tradition

Tipaldi, Art

This book offers first-person recollections from a new generation of artists who applied the musical and life lessons of the fathers of the blues, stoking the 1960s blues revival that continues today. It focuses on 49 current musicians who preserve traditional blues forms while infusing them with fresh voices and lessons. Artists covered include: Rory Block • Taj Mahal • Robert Cray • Junior Watson • Charlie Musselwhite • Stevie Ray Vaughan • Marcia Ball • Duke Robillard • Bob Margolin • Tommy Shannon • Keb' Mo' • and many more.

EAN

9780879307004

Publisher

Backbeat Books

Published

1 January 2002

Pages

338