Synopses & Reviews
Examining the changing face of the genre from its beginnings at the end of the 19th century to its international popularity today, this book traces the social climate that inspired the blues and takes a look at the unmistakable influences that blues had on 20th-century music. Includes information on performances from Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton.
Synopsis
A tour through the life of the blues--from the social climate that inspired it to its influences on 21st-century music.