McCormick, Robert 'Mack'
Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781588347343
- author:
- McCormick, Robert 'Mack'
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Smithsonian Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 16.5 x 4.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Robert Johnson's life and death remain shrouded in mystery, with many believing he gained success by selling his soul to the devil. Musicologist Mack McCormick's biography, Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey, is the culmination of his years-long search to uncover the truth behind the blues icon's enigmatic story.
Through extensive research and interviews, McCormick reconstructs Johnson's life, including his time spent in the Deep South, his musical influences, and his untimely death at the age of 27. The book also features 40 unseen black-and-white photographs, providing a unique glimpse into Johnson's world.
Published for the first time, Biography of a Phantom sheds new light on a pivotal figure in American music history, exploring the impact of Johnson's legacy on future generations. An editor's preface and afterword from Smithsonian curator John W. Troutman offer additional context and insights into the controversy surrounding the book's publication.
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