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Run a Quick Search on "Searching for Robert Johnson" by Peter Guralnick to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Searching for Robert Johnson"Browse more products related to "Peter Guralnick"Publisher's noteOne of America's foremost music writers on the blues examines the life of the "King of the Delta Blues", and the myth that surrounds him Robert Johnson, while probably the most influential of all blues guitarists, is also one of the most obscure. Recognized as an influence on musicians like Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones, Johnson was poisoned by a jealous husband in 1938 -- at the age of twenty-seven. This untimely death, his supposed bargain with the devil that enabled him to play guitar, and the ferocity and tormented originality of his work have given rise to a legend that has inspired a Hollywood movie and numerous stories. Peter Guralnick's extended essay about the life of the man and the myth, and of the place and time that produced both, illuminates much of the obscurity around Johnson without forfeiting any of the mystery. -- Robert Johnson's CD boxed set is now the bestselling boxed set of blues music; his life and art continues to draw interest. -- Johnson is recognized as an influence on such rock icons as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones. -- An intriguing mystery surrounds Johnson's life and death that music fans find fascinating. Robert Johnson, while probably the most influential of all blues guitarists, is also one of the most obscure. Recognized as an influence on musicians like Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones, Johnson was poisoned by a jealous husband in 1938--at the age of twenty-seven. This untimely death, his supposed bargain with the devil that enabled him to play guitar, and the ferocity and tormented originality of his work have given rise to a legend that has inspired a Hollywood movie and numerous stories. Peter Guralnick's extended essay about the life of the man and the myth, and of the place and time that produced both, illuminates much of the obscurity around Johnson without forfeiting any of the mystery. Robert Johnson's CD boxed set is now the bestselling boxed set of blues music; his life and art continues to draw interest. Johnson is recognized as an influence on such rock icons as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones. An intriguing mystery surrounds Johnson's life and death that music fans find fascinating. AnnotationA blues legend said to have learned his craft from the Devil himself, Mississippi-born early-20th century musician Robert Johnson was a primary influence both on his peers, like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, and on a later generation of young, white artists who formed the backbone of the 1960s' blues boom. Johnson was initially an indifferent guitarist, but the source of his legend lies in his year-long disappearance from his home town of Greenville, Mississippi, during which time he perfected his guitar-playing craft, using elements of various musical techniques to form a sophisticated, spellbinding style all his own. In Peter Guralnick's SEARCHING FOR ROBERT JOHNSON, his remarkable essay on Johnson's life and significance for contemporary musicians, the writer explores the many myths and stories that have grown up around the bluesman since his mysterious death in 1938 at the age of 27. Guralnick has an intense obsession with the 29 extraordinary, compelling songs that Johnson recorded in his brief career, and his insightful meditations on the musician's uncanny abilities bring Johnson's rich legacy vividly to life throughout this absorbing volume. If You Enjoy "Searching for Robert Johnson (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Searching for Robert Johnson (Paperback)" by Peter Guralnick (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! People of Color Bestsellers
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