Books on the Blues
Recommended books for building your own personal blues library.
Jon Hartley Fox's King of the Queen City (2009)
Review of Jon Hartley Fox's King of the Queen City, the history of Cincinnati's King Records label
Review of Jon Hartley Fox's King of the Queen City, the history of Cincinnati's King Records label
George Case's Jimmy Page: Magus, Musician, Man (2009)
Review of George Case's Jimmy Page: Magus, Musician, Man book, a detailed, informative, and entertaining biography of one of blues-rock music's most influential guitarists
Review of George Case's Jimmy Page: Magus, Musician, Man book, a detailed, informative, and entertaining biography of one of blues-rock music's most influential guitarists
Blues Books For Beginners
The long and storied history of the blues can be confusing for those listeners who are just beginning to enjoy the genre's enormous wealth of talent and music. The following five books are informative, easy reads that will educate both the blues "newbie" as well as the experienced blues fan.
The long and storied history of the blues can be confusing for those listeners who are just beginning to enjoy the genre's enormous wealth of talent and music. The following five books are informative, easy reads that will educate both the blues "newbie" as well as the experienced blues fan.
'All Music Guide to the Blues'
Review of the All Music Guide to the Blues reference book, third edition.
Review of the All Music Guide to the Blues reference book, third edition.
Blake Billings' 'Memphis In The Meantime'
Review of photographer Blake Billings' Memphis In The Meantime book, a beautiful coffee table collection of photos of soul, rock and blues musicians.
Review of photographer Blake Billings' Memphis In The Meantime book, a beautiful coffee table collection of photos of soul, rock and blues musicians.
Charles R. Cross' 'Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix'
Book review of Charles R. Cross' Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix, an in-depth and insightful look behind the scenes of the life and career of one of the greatest of blues-rock guitarists.
Book review of Charles R. Cross' Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix, an in-depth and insightful look behind the scenes of the life and career of one of the greatest of blues-rock guitarists.
Christopher Hjort's 'Strange Brew'
Review of Christopher Hjort's Strange Brew, an encyclopedic documentary of the British blues boom, circa 1965-1970.
Review of Christopher Hjort's Strange Brew, an encyclopedic documentary of the British blues boom, circa 1965-1970.
John McDermott's 'Ultimate Hendrix'
Review of John McDermott's Ultimate Hendrix book, an exhaustive and detailed day-by-day accounting of blues-rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix's recording sessions and live performances.
Review of John McDermott's Ultimate Hendrix book, an exhaustive and detailed day-by-day accounting of blues-rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix's recording sessions and live performances.
Lonnie Brooks, Cub Koda - 'Blues For Dummies'
Review of reference book Blues For Dummies, written by Lonnie Brooks, Cub Koda, and Wayne Baker Brooks.
Review of reference book Blues For Dummies, written by Lonnie Brooks, Cub Koda, and Wayne Baker Brooks.
Peter Guralnick's 'Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues'
Review of the companion book to the PBS series Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues
Review of the companion book to the PBS series Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues
Randy Poe's 'Skydog: The Duane Allman Story'
Book review of Randy Poe's Skydog: The Duane Allman Story, an in-depth look into the life and career of the legendary blues-rock guitarist.
Book review of Randy Poe's Skydog: The Duane Allman Story, an in-depth look into the life and career of the legendary blues-rock guitarist.
Robert Gordon's 'Can't Be Satisfied'
Book review of Robert Gordon's Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters, a comprehensive biography of the blues legend's life and music.
Book review of Robert Gordon's Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters, a comprehensive biography of the blues legend's life and music.
Robert Palmer's 'Deep Blues'
Review of Deep Blues, Robert Palmer's classic cultural history of the blues.
Review of Deep Blues, Robert Palmer's classic cultural history of the blues.
Robert Santelli's 'The Best Of The Blues'
Review of author Robert Santelli's invaluable album guide, The Best of the Blues.
Review of author Robert Santelli's invaluable album guide, The Best of the Blues.
Stephen Calt's 'I'd Rather Be The Devil: Skip James + the Blues'
Review of Stephen Calt's I'd Rather Be The Devil: Skip James + The Blues book, an in-depth look into the life and career of the Delta bluesman.
Review of Stephen Calt's I'd Rather Be The Devil: Skip James + The Blues book, an in-depth look into the life and career of the Delta bluesman.