The Road to Robert Johnson (Music Instruction)
The Genesis and Evolution of Blues in the Delta from the Late 1800s Through 1938
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Publisher Description
This highly anticipated book traces the development of the legendary Robert Johnson's music in light of the people and songs that directly and indirectly influenced him. It includes much information about life in the Delta from the late 1800s to Johnson's controversial death in 1938, and features fascinating historical photos, maps, musical examples, and much more. Required reading for all blues fans]
Customer Reviews
Robert Johnson by Numbers
This book analyses the songs of Robert Johnson in the context of the times. More of an academic report than an interesting story. If you play guitar there are different turnings explained. Overall I found it difficult to understand where the author was coming from, a lot of prolix (nothing a pair of scissors can't fix)! If you love Robert Johnson and have to read every book about him, then go ahead. If you just want an interesting story about a great bluesman then this is not the book for you.