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Rollin¿ and Tumblin¿

by Jas Obrecht
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(Book). This is the most comprehensive and insightful study ever published on the pioneers of electric blues guitar including the great Chicago, Mississippi Delta, Louisiana, Texas and West Coast bluesmen. Rollin' and Tumblin' offers extensive interviews with some of the world's most famous blues guitarists, and poignant profiles of historical blues figures. Following a sweeping portrait of blues guitar history, the book features such players as T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins and many more.

Synopsis

Obrecht, editor of Guitar Player Magazine, and several other blues scholars and journalists, join forces to present a collection of pieces that introduce readers to the people behind the blues music of the post-war period. Guitarists interviewed and discussed include Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, B.B. King, Mississippi Fred McDowell, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, and Lightnin` Hopkins. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Rollin and Tumblin celebrates the lives and music of blues guitarists, providing a new collection of blues guitarist interviews and profiles in a fine survey of postwar blues legends. This focuses on over 20 players who have had an impact on the genre and includes interviews, biographical sketches and profiles. Highly recommended.

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Internet Book Watch

Rollin and Tumblin celebrates the lives and music of blues guitarists, providing a new collection of blues guitarist interviews and profiles in a fine survey of postwar blues legends. This focuses on over 20 players who have had an impact on the genre and includes interviews, biographical sketches and profiles. Highly recommended.
—Internet Book Watch

Book Details

Published
July 1, 2000
Publisher
Leonard, Hal Corporation
Pages
456
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780879306137

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