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This close-up look at the life and music of Robert Johnson and his contributions to the evolution of blues music describes his obscurity during his own life, his innovative influence on American popular music, and how the history of blues music was shaped and transformed by white fans with different tastes and standards.

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"If you read only one book about blues...read this one." -- Starred Booklist on Escaping the Delta

Escaping the Delta

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A Paperback by Elijah Wald

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
    Publication Date: 1/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780060524272, 978-0060524272
    ISBN10: 0060524278
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This close-up look at the life and music of Robert Johnson and his contributions to the evolution of blues music describes his obscurity during his own life, his innovative influence on American popular music, and how the history of blues music was shaped and transformed by white fans with different tastes and standards.

    Trade Review
    "If you read only one book about blues...read this one." -- Starred Booklist on Escaping the Delta

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