Mississippi John Hurt: His Life, His Times, His Blues
Philip R. Ratcliffe, "Mississippi John Hurt: His Life, His Times, His Blues"
English | ISBN: 1617030082 | 2011 | 272 pages | PDF | 4 MB
English | ISBN: 1617030082 | 2011 | 272 pages | PDF | 4 MB
When Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966) was 'rediscovered' by blues revivalists in 1963, his musicianship and recordings transformed popular notions of pre-war country blues. At 71 he moved to Washington and became a live-wire connection to a powerful, authentic past. His intricate and lively style made him the most sought-after musician among the many talents the revival brought to light. Mississippi John Hurt is the first full-length exploration of this legendary creator's life and times, from the moment his parents were freed from slavery, through the destiny-making moment when his mother purchased his first guitar for $1.50, to his rediscovery during the Blues revival of the 1960s. This volume also details Hurt's musical influences and the origins of his style and repertoire, as well as featuring - for the first time - some of the last ever photographs of this legendary musician.