Big Boss Man: The Life and Music of Bluesman Jimmy Reed
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (821 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879308788 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A hard life marked by the blues Blues Wolf Jimmy Reed has a lot in common with other Blues greats like BB King, Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. After all, they were all farm hands who had a talent for music and were, unbeknownst to themselves destined the shape and form of blues music. Reed had a unique offering to the music world, in that all his songs featured the same Eddie Taylor shuffle and it was Jimmy's voice, lyrics and harp playing that set songs apart. The stories behind individual songs are amazing, as they were in the biographies of other greats like Wolf. Jimmy Reed - just the best! The Atomic Roots Orchestra John A. Williamson Jimmy Reed - An American Poet in song - his music stired 50's Teens to their core. Jimmy Reed parties, kids on the floor with their record players, intrepeting his poetry. This book gives us a view into the heart and soul of Jimmy Reed and his music. Little Rain Fallin' Little clock keep a makin' time! Tell it Jimmy! A great book!John Lee Williamson, The Atomic Roots Orchestra. Big Boss Man: The Life and Music of Bluesman Jimmy Reed Well written book, full of detailed life stores and insight into a unique blues musician who rose to world recognation from humble roots
Jimmy Reed nevertheless overcame these roadblocks to become perhaps the most successful R&B/pop cross-over artist of the '50s with songs like "Big Boss Man" and "Bright Lights, Big City." Musicians, family members, and those whose lives Reed touched offer revealing and heart-wrenching insights into this now-revered bluesman. Epileptic. Technically challenged. This engaging book tells the real story that until now has not been told.. While Reed's alcoholism was no secret, its effect on his musicianship is less understood. (Book). Alcoholic
. Romano has written for magazines such as Guitar Player, Bass Player, Modern Drummer, and Blues Revue, as well as for publications such as the New York Post and New York Daily News
74, Number 1 " dispels the myths, casts some light on popular folktales and uncovers hard truths that even die-hard fans wouldn't know." -- Time Out Chicago, November 16 - 22, 2006, issue 90 "A serious contender for blues book of the year, it's essential reading for Reed's fans." -- Blues Revue, Feb./Mar., 2007, Issue 104 "Romano lays out this consummate tale with authority and an admirable briskness, his exhaustive research augmented by dozens of contemporary interviews and old ones Reed himself gave " --Harp magazine, November 2006. " 'Big Boss Man' will spark new appreciation for a complex man " -- Downbeat, Januar