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Delta blues : the life and times of the Mississippi masters who revolutionized american music / Ted Gioia ; artwork by Neil Harpe.
The definitive account of how the rough sounds of the Mississippi Delta--from legendary greats Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, and others--changed the course of American popular music.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393062588 :
- ISBN: 0393062589 :
- Physical Description: xiii, 449 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : W. W. Norton, c2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-426), discographies (p. 417-422), and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The blues and the old kingdoms -- Where the southern cross the dog -- Dockery's plantation -- Parchman prison -- Hard time killin' floor -- Hellhound on my trail -- I'm a rolling stone -- Hooker's boogie -- Smokestack lightnin' -- Riding with the King -- The blues revival. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Blues (Music) > Mississippi > History and criticism. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 781.643 GIOIA 2008 (Text) | 0001001442274 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
