Bücher von Elijah Wald

This close-up look at the life and music of Robert Johnson and his contributions to the evolution of blues music describes his obscurity during his own life, his innovative influence on American popular music, and how the history of blues music was shaped and transformed by white fans with different tastes and standards.

This biography of the blues star traces his life in the context of the evolution of the blues and folk revival, and is a must read for anyone interested in the history of American popular culture.