Lonnie Johnson (Book & CD) (Stefan Grossman's Early Masters of American Blues Guitar) [Paperback]

Lonnie Johnson (Author), Stefan Grossman (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Stefan Grossman's Early Masters of American Blues Guitar | Publication Date: March 8, 2007

One of the most influential blues artists of the 20th century, Lonnie Johnson began his 50-year music career in the early 1920s, and continued to perform and record until his passing in 1970. Recording both as a soloist and with legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson's influence can still be heard today, from the work of blues guitar greats like T-Bone Walker and B.B. King, to a whole new generation of blues players. Includes a CD containing the original recordings of Lonnie Johnson so you can hear the music as he performed it. Contents: Mr. Johnson's Blues, Love Story Blues, To Do This, You Got To Know, Blues In G, Away Down In The Alley Blues, Sweet Woman You Can't Go Wrong, I'm So Tired Of Living All Alone, Bitin' Flea Blues, Life Saver Blues, Blue Ghost Blues, Uncle Ned Don't Use Your Head, Cat You Been Messin' Aroun', There Is No Justice, Go Back To Your No Good Man, Stomping 'Em Along Slow, Woke Up With The Blues In My Fingers

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About the Author

The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 16 songs, transcribed exactly as performed by legendary blues master Lonnie Johnson. Look for all 7 books in the Early Masters Of American Blues Guitar Series; "Delta Blues Guitar", "Country Blues Guitar", Anthology Of Country Blues Guitar", Mississippi John Hurt", "Rev. Gary Davis", "Blind Boy Fuller" and "Blind Blake". Available on Amazon.Com and published by Alfred Publishing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing (March 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739043323
• ISBN-13: 978-0739043325
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #486,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)