Mississippi Blues

Meredith Coleman McGee
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Mississippi Blues explores blues history starting with the story of The First Rock 'n' Roller," known also as The Grandfather of the Blues, Charley Patton (1891-1934) and other blues pioneers. The center of the book contains chapters depicting the life and times of Jackson, Mississippi's elder bluesmen: Bobby Rush (1933-), King Edward (1937-), and Jesse "Guitar" Robinson (1944-). Mississippi Blues is a comprehensive look at blues history with stories about known artists like David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, and Jimmy "Duck" Holmes. Narratives introduce dozens of artists and musicians and explores blues roots as the evolution of American music.



Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Meredith Etc
Published: 04/23/2026
ISBN: 9798993589756
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d