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Preachin' the Blues
The Life & Times of Son House
By Beaumont, Daniel
- ISBN
- 978-0-19539-557-0
- Publisher
- Oxford Univ.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on May 15, 2011
Eddie "Son" House is an iconic figure in blues music. As a participant in a legendary 1930s Paramount recording session with fellow pioneer Charlie Patton; mentor to Robert Johnson; performer on Alan Lomax's 1941 field recordings, which introduced Muddy Waters; and a forerunner of the blues revival of the early Sixties, he qualifies as the Flying Dutchman of the genre. Aside from his brilliant lyrics and stunning musicianshi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
