Kaukonen, Jorma
Been So Long: My Life and Music
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250229496
- author:
- Kaukonen, Jorma
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 13.7 x 20.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography,Composers & Musicians, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jorma Kaukonen's memoir offers a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of a musical genius, tracing the journey of a man who transformed his electric guitar into a firework. With a career spanning over half a century, Kaukonen's story is one of passion and perseverance, from his early days as a young musician to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Born to Finnish and Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, Kaukonen's formative years were marked by his experiences abroad, which he channeled into his art in unique and revelatory ways. His coming-of-age in Pakistan and the Philippines, early gigs in Washington D.C., and jam sessions in San Francisco with contemporaries like Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin, and Bob Dylan are just a few of the stories that make up this candid and emotional account of his life and work. Through his music, Kaukonen found a way to express the memories and emotions that lingered long after life's experiences had faded. "Music is the reward for being alive," he writes, highlighting the enduring power of his craft.
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