Early Blues: The First Stars of Blues Guitar

Obrecht presents readers with an exploration of the early years of blues music in the United States, examining the lives and careers of the first famous blues guitarists. The text includes interviews and quotes from legendary guitar players such as Ry Cooder, Johnny Shines, John Lee Hooker, and B.B. King, interwoven with the historical narrative. The author examines the contributions of Blind Blake, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell, Lonnie Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Tampa Red, Papa Charlie Jackson, and many other guitarists to the forming of the blues sound. Jas Obrecht is a music journalist and the author of several books. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)