Blues: The Basics

by Dick Weissman

Overview

Blues: The Basics offers a concise introduction to a century of the blues. Organized chronologically, it focuses on the major eras in the growth and development of this popular musical style. Material includes:

• a definition of the blues and the major genres within it
• key artists such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson
• key recordings

Complete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415970679
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/2004
Series:	The Basics
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dick Weissman was Associate Professor of Music and Music Industry Studies from 1990-2002 at the University of Colorado at Denver. He has published many books on music, notably The Music Business: Career Opportunities and Self-Defense, now in its third edition. He lives in Portland, OR.

Table of Contents

Introduction, Some Caveats, 1 The Roots of The Blues: 1619–1919, 2 The 1920s: Documented Beginnings of the Classic and Rural Blues, 3 The Folk Blues: 1920–1940, 4 Rhythm and Blues and the Beginning of Electric Blues: 1940–1960, 5 The Blues Revival: 1960–1980, 6 The New Generation of Blues Artists: 1980–Today, Appendix, Index