Publisher's Synopsis
Boz Scaggs cultivated an atmosphere in addition to producing music. His voice flowed like a river, blending rock, soul, jazz, and rhythm & blues with ease from Texas honky-tonks to California coasts, from dark blues clubs to glittering disco floors. One of the most unique and underappreciated performers of his time, Scaggs has a voice as silky as silk and a talent for creating melodies that linger in your head long after the song has ended.
However, who is the guy behind Silk Degrees and classic tunes like Lido Shuffle and Lowdown? This book transports you outside of the radio waves and into the life of an artist who disobeyed labels and industry conventions. Scaggs has always been an artist on his own terms, starting with his early days as a guitarist in Texas, continuing with the Steve Miller Band, and then reinventing himself as a jazz and blues enthusiast after his breakthrough solo triumph. The book delves deeply into his extraordinary path, which is one of resiliency, inventiveness, and reinvention. Scaggs maintained his composure, tone, and integrity whether he was riding the wave of the rock boom of the 1970s, delving into the depths of blues heritage, or transitioning fluidly into jazz-infused beauty. This book is for you if you enjoy music that effortlessly combines several styles or if you just want to learn more about one of the smoothest giants in music.It looks at the life of a guy who created music that evoked late-night journeys, neon cityscapes, and a hint of mystery. He has a timeless voice. His tale will never be forgotten. And it's all here for the first time.
