Strange Brew: Eric Clapton & The British Blues Boom 1965-1970

Strange Brew: Eric Clapton & The British Blues Boom 1965-1970
ISBN-10
1906002002
ISBN-13
9781906002008
Series
Strange Brew
Category
Music / Genres & Styles / Rock
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2007-02-09
Publisher
Jawbone Press
Author
Christopher Hjort

Description

(Book). This definitive look at the British blues explosion centers around three guitarists: Peter Green, Mick Taylor, and especially Eric Clapton. Describing the groups they played in from 1965 to 1970 including John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Fleetwood Mac, Blind Faith and the Rolling Stones the book is presented in an engaging day-by-day format. With a wealth of illustrations and never-before-published details, the book reveals the way the musicians behind the blues boom worked together, influenced each other, and pushed one another to ever greater achievements.

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