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Overview
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Mississippi Blues explores blues history starting with the story of The First Rock 'n' Roller," known also as The Grandfather of the Blues, Charlie Patton (1891-1934) and other blues pioneers. The center of the book contains chapters depicting the life and times of Jackson, Mississippi's elder bluesmen: Bobby Rush (1933-), King Edward (1937-), and Jesse "Guitar" Robinson (1944-). Mississippi Blues is a comprehensive look at blues history with stories about known artists like David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, and Jimmy "Duck" Holmes. Narratives introduce dozens of artists and musicians and explores blues roots as the evolution of American music.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: McGee, Meredith Coleman
- ISBN: 9781737884392
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.79
- Number Of Pages: 382
- Publication Year: 2026
Language:
English