Description
Discover the captivating life of Michael Bloomfield with "If You Love These Blues: An Oral History" by Jan Mark Wolkin and Bill Keenom. This book traces the rise and fall of one of the most talented, charismatic, and influential guitarists of the 1960s. Born into a wealthy family and plagued by manic depression, Bloomfield achieved musical brilliance that led to gold records and a posthumous election to The Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. Featuring over 80 in-depth interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, this oral history chronicles his achievements and anomalies, offering a look inside some milestones of '60s culture. Includes the white blues movement with groups like the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bloomfield's first steady gig, the special bond between young blues players and older bluesmen, and his electric performance at the Newport festival with Bob Dylan. Comes with a CD of unreleased tracks, a critical discography, rare photos, and more. Foreword by Carlos Santana.
Condition
Used - Very clean with some light age wear to dust jacket.
Discover the captivating life of Michael Bloomfield with "If You Love These Blues: An Oral History" by Jan Mark Wolkin and Bill Keenom. This book traces the rise and fall of one of the most talented, charismatic, and influential guitarists of the 1960s. Born into a wealthy family and plagued by manic depression, Bloomfield achieved musical brilliance that led to gold records and a posthumous election to The Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. Featuring over 80 in-depth interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, this oral history chronicles his achievements and anomalies, offering a look inside some milestones of '60s culture. Includes the white blues movement with groups like the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bloomfield's first steady gig, the special bond between young blues players and older bluesmen, and his electric performance at the Newport festival with Bob Dylan. Comes with a CD of unreleased tracks, a critical discography, rare photos, and more. Foreword by Carlos Santana.
Condition
Used - Very clean with some light age wear to dust jacket.
