About this title: Listing more than 500 blues artists alphabetically, each with a brief biographical profile, and reviewing and rating their best recordings--more than 3,000 in all--this comprehensive guide identifies thousands of top-notch CDs, albums, and tapes in all styles of the blues. Fifteen historical essays plus supplemental "music maps" chart the roots and evolution of the blues.
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780879304249ISBN:0879304243
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. LIGHT SHELFWEAR. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 424 p. All Music Guides. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Second Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Miller Freeman Books, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780879304249ISBN:0879304243
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "....anyone who wants to really explore the blues can face a daunting task when visiting a music store these days. Most well-stocked shops have a decent selection of blues recordings. But there are dozens of Lightnin' Hopkins CDs available; which are the good ones? Which one do you buy first? This book will steer you straight to the best releases for every artist and compilation listed. " This book has 424 pages. THe corners of the book are dog-earred. The text has ... read more
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Backbeat Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780879304249ISBN:0879304243
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. San Francisco, CA, . : Miller Freeman Books, 1996; Trade Paperback. 1st Printing. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Very Good/no jacket. Ex-library with the usual markings. A clean and tight copy. Covers laminated. The expert's guide to the best blues recordings. Reviews and ratings of over 2600 recordings and profiles of over 500 musicians. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. Gift quality. Appreas unread. No writings/underlines of any sort. Pages are nice and clean. Satisfaction guaranteed! Fast! read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Miller Freeman Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780879304249ISBN:0879304243
Description: 8vo. Fine. The expert's guide to the best blues recordings. Reviews and rates over 2600 recordings and profiles of over 500 musicians. Second printing of the first edition. Owner's gift inscription on title page. Unread copy. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. Gift quality. Appears unread. No writings/underlines/marks. Pages are nice and clean. Satisfaction guaranteed! Fast. read more
Midwest Book Review, 11/01/1996 All Music Guide To The Blues is a virtual compendium of American musical history. Whether listeners enjoy classic female blues or modern electric blues, they will find the superior recordings here, plus personal profiles of the artists who made them great. Reviewed and rated by expert music critics, more than 2,600 recordings represent the definitive work of more than 500 prime blues artists. These musicians and singers are listed alphabetically with their bios, selected album titles, insightful reviews, and handy ratings. Insightful essays and "music maps" tracing the evolution of key blues styles and how they developed through their most influential players are provided. All Music Guide To The Blues is an astonishing addition to any popular music history collection. -- Unknown Critic Staff
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