Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars)
“Robertson offers the whole picture, warts and all. In doing so, he honors the music of artists who have enriched his life—and opens the door for his readers to experience the same magic.”—Blues Blast Magazine

In Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars), Ray Robertson digs deep, offering up an eclectic gathering of a dozen biographical and critical portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most innovative, influential, and fascinating musicians. From rock to folk, blues to gospel, country to the unclassifiable; from the famous, to the forgotten, to the barely known, Ray Robertson combines a novelist’s eye for dramatic detail with an unapologetic fanboy’s obsession with the lives and lasting artistic achievements of twelve of his musical heroes.

FEATURING: Alex Chilton • James Booker • Nico • The Staple Singers • Captain Beefheart • Handsome Ned • Duane Allman • Lee Mavers • Duster Bennett • Danny Kirwan • Nick Drake • Muddy Waters

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Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars)
“Robertson offers the whole picture, warts and all. In doing so, he honors the music of artists who have enriched his life—and opens the door for his readers to experience the same magic.”—Blues Blast Magazine

In Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars), Ray Robertson digs deep, offering up an eclectic gathering of a dozen biographical and critical portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most innovative, influential, and fascinating musicians. From rock to folk, blues to gospel, country to the unclassifiable; from the famous, to the forgotten, to the barely known, Ray Robertson combines a novelist’s eye for dramatic detail with an unapologetic fanboy’s obsession with the lives and lasting artistic achievements of twelve of his musical heroes.

FEATURING: Alex Chilton • James Booker • Nico • The Staple Singers • Captain Beefheart • Handsome Ned • Duane Allman • Lee Mavers • Duster Bennett • Danny Kirwan • Nick Drake • Muddy Waters

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Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars)

Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars)

by Ray Robertson
Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars)

Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars)

by Ray Robertson

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“Robertson offers the whole picture, warts and all. In doing so, he honors the music of artists who have enriched his life—and opens the door for his readers to experience the same magic.”—Blues Blast Magazine

In Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars), Ray Robertson digs deep, offering up an eclectic gathering of a dozen biographical and critical portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most innovative, influential, and fascinating musicians. From rock to folk, blues to gospel, country to the unclassifiable; from the famous, to the forgotten, to the barely known, Ray Robertson combines a novelist’s eye for dramatic detail with an unapologetic fanboy’s obsession with the lives and lasting artistic achievements of twelve of his musical heroes.

FEATURING: Alex Chilton • James Booker • Nico • The Staple Singers • Captain Beefheart • Handsome Ned • Duane Allman • Lee Mavers • Duster Bennett • Danny Kirwan • Nick Drake • Muddy Waters


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781771966559
Publisher: Biblioasis
Publication date: 11/11/2025
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 5.25(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Ray Robertson is the author of nine novels, six collections of non-fiction, and a book of poetry. His work has been translated into several languages. He contributed liner notes to three Grateful Dead archival releases: Dave’s Picks #45, the Here Comes Sunshine 1973 boxed set, and the From the Mars Hotel 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Born and raised in Chatham, Ontario, he lives in Toronto.

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