A Deeper Blue: The Life and Music of Townes Van Zandt - Rilegato

Hardy, Robert Earl

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ISBN 10: 1574412477 ISBN 13: 9781574412475

Casa editrice: Univ of North Texas Pr, 2008

Riassunto

This is the first serious biography of a man widely considered one of Texas' - and America's - greatest songwriters. Like Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, and Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt was the embodiment of that mythic American figure, the troubled troubadour. A Deeper Blue traces Van Zandt's background as the scion of a prominent Texas family; his troubled early years and his transformation from promising pre-law student to wandering folk singer; his life on the road and the demons that pursued and were pursued by him; the women who loved and inspired him; and the brilliance and enduring beauty of his songs, which are explored in depth.
The author draws on eight years' extensive research and interviews with Townes' family and closest friends and colleagues. He looks beyond the legend and paints a portrait of a complex man who embraced the darkness of demons and myth as well as the light of deep compassion and humanity, all "for the sake of the song."

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Recensione

Honest, unbiased look at the troubled career and existence of one of America's greatest songwriters.... A poignant, clear and vivid portrait. --Kirkus Reviews

Hardy delineates the musician's chaotic life in honest, often dramatic detail, but always brings the attention and focus back to Van Zandt's music and the classic songs he penned.... Steering through the myths and legends, the author depicts a troubled individual and gifted artist who inspired many singers and songwriters in the alternative country scene. --Billboard

L'autore

ROBERT EARL HARDY has been a professional writer and editor with an interest in contemporary music for twenty-five years. Also a musician, he has played guitar in rock'n'roll, rhythm and blues, and honky-tonk bands in the Washington, D.C., area since the 1970s. He is currently researching the cultural history of 1960s and '70s garage bands.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Univ of North Texas Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1574412477
• ISBN 13: 9781574412475
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 300
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile