Publisher's Synopsis
Blues, secular folk music created by African Americans in the early 20th century, originally in the South. The simple but expressive forms of the blues became by the 1960s one of the most important influences on the development of popular music throughout the United States.
This book defines and explores over 150 terms found in blues songs--like "mojo," "buffet flat," and "killing floor"--with fresh insights and fascinating stories from the author's in-depth interviews with blues legends like Hubert Sumlin, Robert Jr. Lockwood, "LIttle" Milton Campbell, Henry Gray, Bob Margolin, Robben Ford, Jimmie Vaughan and more. The result is a lively read Blues Revue deems "an essential purchase for scholars and fans."
