Title
Searching For Robert Johnson,Used
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Blues Fans Have Long Held Up Robert Johnsons Small But Potent Body Of Work As A Slender Pillar On Which Much Modern Blues And Rock Rest, And The Songs Themselves Remain Astonishing Paradigms Of The Blues Most Primordial Style, The Country Blues Of The Mississippi Delta. Yet, For Decades After His Murder In 1938, Details Of Johnsons Life And Clues Into The Genesis Of His Music Consisted Of Little More Than The Evocative Themes And Settings Of The Songs Themselves. This Brief But Absorbing Meditation On Johnsons Life And Art, Originally Published In 1989 In Anticipation Of The First Release Of His Complete Recordings, Benefits From The Detective Work Of Earlier Blues Scholars, Most Notably Mack Mccormick, Who Began Piercing The Veil Surrounding Johnsons Life In The 60S. By The 80S, Reminiscences From The Bluesmans Contemporaries, More Solid Evidence Of His Shadowy Lineage, And Even The Belated Discovery Of Photographs Added More Dimension To Mccormicks 'Phantom' Johnson. Yet, Possibly By His Own Design, Robert Johnson Remained More Outline Than Flesh, Still Explained More Lucidly In The Fevered Nightmares And Earthy Imagery Of His Songs Than By The Scattered Details Of His Life. Guralnick Succeeds In Conveying The Power Of Johnsons Music And Delineating Both Its Origins And, Ultimately, Singular Genius. His Debts To Delta Blues Avatars Charley Patton And Tommy Johnson Are Solidified, Yet, More Crucially, Guralnick Roots Johnsons Artistic Growth In The Specific Context Of This Rural Corner Of Mississippi, At This Particular Moment Between The World Wars. He Also Frankly Addresses The Potency Of Johnsons Myth And An Early Death That Only Glorifies The Brief, Bright Arc Of His Work. No Less Crucial Is Guralnicks Ability To Convey The Dark Beauty Of The Music Itself, Giving Searching For Robert Johnson A Broader Sweep As An Essential Blues Primer. Sam Sutherland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the book 'Searching for Robert Johnson' about? A: The book explores the life and music of Robert Johnson, a pivotal figure in blues and rock history, highlighting the mystery surrounding his life and the influence of his music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Searching for Robert Johnson'? A: The author is Peter Guralnick, a noted music historian and biographer.
- Q: When was 'Searching for Robert Johnson' published? A: 'Searching for Robert Johnson' was published on January 1, 1990.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Searching for Robert Johnson' have? A: The total number of pages is not specified in the product details.
- Q: In which category is 'Searching for Robert Johnson' listed? A: 'Searching for Robert Johnson' is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: What themes does the book address regarding Robert Johnson? A: The book discusses themes such as Johnson's artistic growth, the context of his music, and the mythology surrounding his life and early death.
- Q: Is 'Searching for Robert Johnson' suitable for someone new to blues music? A: Yes, the book serves as an essential primer for anyone interested in understanding the roots and significance of blues music.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into Robert Johnson's influence on modern music? A: Yes, it highlights Johnson's impact on blues and rock, showcasing how his work laid the foundation for modern music genres.
- Q: Are there any notable research or scholars mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book acknowledges earlier blues scholars, particularly Mack McCormick, for their contributions to uncovering details about Johnson's life.