Murray, Charles Shaar

Crosstown Traffic: Jimi Hendrix and Post-war Pop

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ISBN 13:
9780857867742
author:
Murray, Charles Shaar
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Canongate Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
Genre:
Biography, Film, Television & Music, Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.33

Description

Jimi Hendrix's unique musical formulation was forged from a diverse range of influences and experiences. This book explores the routes he took to develop his distinctive sound, offering a detailed and insightful study of his art and life. Winner of the Ralph Gleason Music Book Award on first publication, Crosstown Traffic is widely regarded as one of the most compelling and literate essays on rock music ever written. The result is a richly nuanced portrait of Hendrix's creative process and artistic vision. With an updated introduction, this reissued edition provides a fresh perspective on a legendary musician and his enduring legacy.

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