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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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Escaping the Delta

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    A Paperback by Elijah Wald

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      Publisher Amistad Press
      Published 1 January 2005
      ISBN-13 9780060524272
      978-0060524272
      ISBN-10 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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