Talking Guitar : Conversations with Musicians Who Shaped Twentieth-Century American Music / Jas Obrecht.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Obrecht, Jas, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Guitarists--United States--Interviews.

Guitarists.

Popular music--United States--20th century--History and criticism.

Popular music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Chapel Hill, North Carolina : University of North Carolina Press, [2017]

Summary:

This book, compiled and edited by Jas Obrecht, offers a series of interviews with influential guitarists who have shaped American music throughout the twentieth century. It delves into the personal stories, artistic insights, and cultural impacts of musicians like Eddie Van Halen, Carlos Santana, and Jimi Hendrix, among others. The book reflects on the evolution of guitar music, from the acoustic sounds of the 1920s to the electrifying innovations of rock and roll. Obrecht's purpose is to document these musicians' contributions to popular music, providing historical context and a deeper understanding of their artistry. Intended for music enthusiasts and historians, the book serves as both a tribute to legendary guitarists and a comprehensive exploration of the guitar's role in shaping modern music. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

1 GUITARCHAEOLOGY: Setting the Stage

2 NICK LUCAS: America's First Guitar Hero

3 RY COODER: Prewar Country Blues

4 BARNEY KESSEL: The Rise of Charlie Christian

5 CLARENCE "GATEMOUTH" BROWN: "American Music, Texas- Style"

6 ROEBUCK "POPS" STAPLES: Gospel Guitar

7 RICKY NELSON: Remembering Rockabilly

8 CAROL KAYE: The First Lady of Rock

9 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN: On Jimi Hendrix

10 JAMES GURLEY: "The Yuri Gagarin of Psychedelic Guitar"

11 JERRY GARCIA: "It’s the Next Note, Not the Last One"

12 JOHNNY WINTER: Sliding the Blues

13 GREGG ALLMAN: "My Brother Duane"

14 CARLOS SANTANA: "Put Wings on People’s Hearts"

15 NEIL YOUNG: The Power of One Note

16 EDDIE VAN HALEN: "My First Interview"

17 TOM PETTY: Songwriting and the Art of Rhythm Guitar

18 ERIC JOHNSON: The Journey Inward

19 JOE SATRIANI: The Resurgence of Instrumental Rock

20 BEN HARPER: "The Strongest Spirit in All Creation"

Acknowledgments

Notes

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Includes index.

ISBN:

979-88-908520-0-7

979-88-908520-1-4

1-4696-6937-4

OCLC:

1023432742