...Captures no only the rich history of the blues in Georgia but the strong and vibrant Blues scene that exists today..." - George Klein, Co-President of the Atlanta Blues Society, from the ForewordTake a journey into the rich territory of Georgia's blues history starting with the legends of the past and including many favorites of the present and the young musicians who will help secure the state's musical future. The book is lavishly illustrated and includes profiles of a plethora of musicians every blues lover should ...
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...Captures no only the rich history of the blues in Georgia but the strong and vibrant Blues scene that exists today..." - George Klein, Co-President of the Atlanta Blues Society, from the ForewordTake a journey into the rich territory of Georgia's blues history starting with the legends of the past and including many favorites of the present and the young musicians who will help secure the state's musical future. The book is lavishly illustrated and includes profiles of a plethora of musicians every blues lover should know, from Blind Willie McTell, Cutley Weaver and Barbecue Bob to living legends and the newest generation of players. Discover exotic clubs of the past like The Royal Peacock, peak into the vibrant and rowdy Sweet Auburn district in the 20's and 30's, and discover the clubs that keep the blues alive today. It's all about the blues and Georgia and it is a trip worth taking in the pages of this book.
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