This collection of over 50 years of writing about the South and its music by Stanley Booth, one of the undisputedly great chroniclers of the subject, is a classic, essential read. Booth's close contacts with many of the musicians he writes about provide a gateway to truly understanding the music and culture of Memphis and other blues strongholds in the South. Subjects include Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, William Eggleston, Ma Rainey, Blind Willie McTell, Graceland, Beale Street and much more.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 05/07/2019
ISBN: 9781641601061
Pages: 400
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Booklist 04/15/2019 pg. 12
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2019
Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 95