The big book of blues : a biographical encyclopedia / Robert Santelli.
| Author/creator | Santelli, Robert |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Revised and updated edition. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Penguin Books, 2001. |
| Description | xiv, 559 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | This encyclopedia is the ultimate reference book for blues lovers by renowned music authority Robert Santelli contains more than 650 entries that profile every important blues artist--from Bessie Smith to Koko Taylor, Charley Patton to Robert Cray, Blind Willie McTell to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Each biographical sketch is concise and informative, going beyond basic biographical data and discographies to include a discussion of the artist's style, musical contribution, and "essential listening"--the recordings you must go to if you want to hear that person's best work. Existing entries have been completely updated, and fifty new entries have been added. This one-of-a-kind, richly informative guide will serve as a beloved and much-used reference for blues aficionados and new listeners alike for years to come. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 541-545), discographies, and index. |
| LCCN | 00049212 |
| ISBN | 0141001453 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML102.B6 S26 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |