Michael Bloomfield: If You Love These Blues

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Summary: The Definative work on one of the greatest guitarists ever!
Review: While England's guitar-heads may have crowned Eric Clapton as "God", America was no slouch--providing the world with the most brilliant Michael Bloomfield. If you,like me grew up wearing out copy after copy of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and East-West lps, you'll definately want to purchase Wolkin and Keenan's book. It's as complete an oral history of Bloomfield as has ever been written. There is no glossing over the man's talent or insecurities, which led to his young and sorrowful death. The only failing of the book is the lack of introduction to the many people introduced in the telling of Michael's life-often leaving the reader with the job of having to play detective. The many "rare" photos included help provide a wonderful visceral feel to the book. And the accompanying CD, featuring rare-unlreased 1964 performances is well worth the price of the book. If you love blues or rock and grew up grooving to the string benders of the 1960s & 1970s, you'll want to read about Bloomfield and his incredible life.

Rating:
Summary: The Definative work on one of the greatest guitarists ever!
Review: While England's guitar-heads may have crowned Eric Clapton as "God", America was no slouch--providing the world with the most brilliant Michael Bloomfield. If you,like me grew up wearing out copy after copy of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and East-West lps, you'll definately want to purchase Wolkin and Keenan's book. It's as complete an oral history of Bloomfield as has ever been written. There is no glossing over the man's talent or insecurities, which led to his young and sorrowful death. The only failing of the book is the lack of introduction to the many people introduced in the telling of Michael's life-often leaving the reader with the job of having to play detective. The many "rare" photos included help provide a wonderful visceral feel to the book. And the accompanying CD, featuring rare-unlreased 1964 performances is well worth the price of the book. If you love blues or rock and grew up grooving to the string benders of the 1960s & 1970s, you'll want to read about Bloomfield and his incredible life.

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Summary: The First Guitar Hero in America !!
Review: You can't put this book down,even if you try !!"Carlos Santana" loved this guy !! He made the greatest effort to study the blues, and play them.This book is a gem !! When this guy played live and he was on,you better hang on because it does not get any better this !!