Cross Town Traffic by Charles Shaar Murray

Cross Town Traffic by Charles Shaar Murray

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This volume traces the sources of Jimi Hendrix's talent, showing how his knowledge of black musical traditions enabled him to cross racial barriers and achieve legendary status as both musician and performer. In the 30 years since his death his influence has not diminished.

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Cross Town Traffic by Charles Shaar Murray

In the thirty years since Jimi Hendrix died his influence has not diminished - for many musicians Hendrix represents the distillation of the counter-culture, while his distinctive style is constantly revived and mimicked by performers today. This book traces the sources of Hendrix's talent, showing how his knowledge of black musical traditions enabled him to cross racial barriers and achieve legendary status as both musician and performer.
"'Murray goes so far inside the myth that it dissolvesWhat is left is a man pursuing his own destiny piece by piece, day by day.' Greil Marcus"
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ISBN 13 9780571207497
ISBN 10 0571207499
Title Cross Town Traffic
Author Charles Shaar Murray
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 2001-05-21
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.