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The Story of the Blues in 50 Songs traces the evolution of the blues and its influence on modern music. Highlighting 50 key recordings, the book explores the genre's roots in Black American culture and its impact on rock, soul, jazz, and hip-hop. Entries discuss pioneering artists like Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters, along with later icons such as Eric Clapton and Janis Joplin. Firsthand accounts from musicians and producers offer insight into the creative process, while "Voice Box" features provide additional commentary on key figures and labels. Illustrated with vintage photos and memorabilia, this engaging volume is perfect for both seasoned blues enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Author: Mike Evans,Evans
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 05/28/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.04lbs
Size: 11.11h x 9.85w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780764371240
About the Author
Evans, Mike: - A musician in 1960s rock, soul, and blues bands, Mike Evans began writing about popular music in the 1970s, when he was a regular contributor to Melody Maker. He is also the author of the highly successful The Blues: A Visual History. Mike lives in Hastings, England.Ritter, Shelley: - Shelley Ritter is the executive director of the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Under her direction, the museum has been recognized nationally at the White House with a National Medal for Museum and Library Services and a National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award and internationally with an induction to The Excellence Club, Europa Nostra. She has over thirty years of experience in museums and has worked in grant administration and historic preservation.
Author: Mike Evans,Evans
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 05/28/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.04lbs
Size: 11.11h x 9.85w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780764371240
About the Author
Evans, Mike: - A musician in 1960s rock, soul, and blues bands, Mike Evans began writing about popular music in the 1970s, when he was a regular contributor to Melody Maker. He is also the author of the highly successful The Blues: A Visual History. Mike lives in Hastings, England.Ritter, Shelley: - Shelley Ritter is the executive director of the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Under her direction, the museum has been recognized nationally at the White House with a National Medal for Museum and Library Services and a National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award and internationally with an induction to The Excellence Club, Europa Nostra. She has over thirty years of experience in museums and has worked in grant administration and historic preservation.
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The Story of the Blues in 50 Songs traces the evolution of the blues and its influence on modern music. Highlighting 50 key recordings, the book explores the genre's roots in Black American culture and its impact on rock, soul, jazz, and hip-hop. Entries discuss pioneering artists like Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters, along with later icons such as Eric Clapton and Janis Joplin. Firsthand accounts from musicians and producers offer insight into the creative process, while "Voice Box" features provide additional commentary on key figures and labels. Illustrated with vintage photos and memorabilia, this engaging volume is perfect for both seasoned blues enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Author: Mike Evans,Evans
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 05/28/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.04lbs
Size: 11.11h x 9.85w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780764371240
About the Author
Evans, Mike: - A musician in 1960s rock, soul, and blues bands, Mike Evans began writing about popular music in the 1970s, when he was a regular contributor to Melody Maker. He is also the author of the highly successful The Blues: A Visual History. Mike lives in Hastings, England.Ritter, Shelley: - Shelley Ritter is the executive director of the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Under her direction, the museum has been recognized nationally at the White House with a National Medal for Museum and Library Services and a National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award and internationally with an induction to The Excellence Club, Europa Nostra. She has over thirty years of experience in museums and has worked in grant administration and historic preservation.
Author: Mike Evans,Evans
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 05/28/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.04lbs
Size: 11.11h x 9.85w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780764371240
About the Author
Evans, Mike: - A musician in 1960s rock, soul, and blues bands, Mike Evans began writing about popular music in the 1970s, when he was a regular contributor to Melody Maker. He is also the author of the highly successful The Blues: A Visual History. Mike lives in Hastings, England.Ritter, Shelley: - Shelley Ritter is the executive director of the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Under her direction, the museum has been recognized nationally at the White House with a National Medal for Museum and Library Services and a National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award and internationally with an induction to The Excellence Club, Europa Nostra. She has over thirty years of experience in museums and has worked in grant administration and historic preservation.
