Description
Book SynopsisContains interviews of many of the prominent white researchers and enthusiasts whose advocacy spearheaded the blues' crossover into the mainstream starting in the 1960s.
Trade ReviewBlues Book of the Year,
Living Blues Awards, 2015. "The book makes an extraordinary contribution to the field . . . The author creates a rich portrait of the whole blues revival movement."
--Robert Pruter, author of
Chicago Soul "
Pioneers of the Blues Revival is an important contribution to the literature on this crucial moment. An invaluable accomplishment."--
The Journal of Southern History "Mr. Cushing, a longtime blues broadcaster, gathers his own interviews with 17 figures who forged a legacy that reaches far beyond their record rooms. . . . whatever underlies the mania of this strange tribe of hunters and gatherers, their achievement is undeniable, and America's musical heritage would be much the poorer without their efforts."--
Wall Street Journal "Any student or historian with a serious interest in country Blues, urban Blues, jug bands, Jazz, gospel, and related styles will find this book very informative and illuminating. Thanks to Cushing we may all learn a good deal more about a diverse lot of individuals who passions were ignited by the Blues."--
Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society"An excellent read for those interested in more than the music. . . . for those whose interests go far beyond the notes and singing, into the realms of history, discovery, dissemination and documentation."--
Living Blues "The two additional pieces in
Pioneers of the Blues Revival requires anybody who was at all taken by the first edition to buy the second edition. The pieces on McCormick and Garon are that essential for the book's completeness."--Robert Pruter,
Real Blues Forum
