Blue melody : Tim Buckley remembered / Lee Underwood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Underwood, Lee.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buckley, Tim.

Singers--United States--Biography.

Singers.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xiii, 290 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Backbeat Books ; Berkeley, CA : Distributed to the book trade in the U.S. by Publishers Group West, [2002]

Summary:

Part biography, part memoir, this is the untold story of an exceptionally gifted and charismatic singer-songwriter rebel of the 1960s. It celebrates Tim Buckleys bright though brief life, recalling concert tours, recording sessions, friends, and fellow musicians, and the tumultuous times framing it all. Written by Buckleys lead guitarist and close friend, the book vividly depicts Buckleys creative odyssey from folk to jazz to funk, spotlighting his shining intelligence and captivating humor. Recounting dozens of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and photos, the author reveals new information and fresh insight into Buckleys music and complex personality, his fiery rise to stardom and tragic early demise, including the circumstances surrounding his accidental overdose in 1975 at age 28.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-272) and index.

Includes discography.

ISBN:

0879307188

OCLC:

49603042