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(Book). This book starts deep in the Delta to explore the history of the blues, spotlighting landmark musicians, recordings and happenings along the way. Blues greats covered here include Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and dozens more. The book also explores the social and cultural mores of the blues, the impact of American history, and why the blues is such an influential and seemingly immortal genre. Published in cooperation with Rhino Records, it includes beautiful full-color pages throughout, with rare photos of players, album covers, record labels and more.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Legendary blues history with rare photos and stories.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to the soulful roots of music and want a vivid journey through the blues, this book is perfect. It offers a rich visual experience with rare photographs and artwork, bringing to life the stories of iconic musicians who shaped a genre that continues to influence. You'll feel like you're traveling the Delta itself, soaking up centuries of history and culture.
