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Talking Guitar - by  Jas Obrecht (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Talking Guitar - by Jas Obrecht (Paperback)

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  • In this lively collection of interviews, storied music writer Jas Obrecht presents a celebration of the world's most popular instrument as seen through the words, lives, and artistry of some of its most beloved players.
  • About the Author: Jas Obrecht is an award-winning music journalist and former editor of Guitar Player magazine.
  • 320 Pages
  • Music, Musical Instruments

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About the Book



"Jas Obrecht presents a celebration of the world's most popular instrument as seen through the words, lives, and artistry of some of its most beloved players. Readers will read--and hear--accounts of the first guitarists on record, pioneering bluesmen, gospel greats, jazz innovators, country pickers, rocking rebels, psychedelic shape-shifters, singer-songwriters, and other movers and shakers. In their own words, these guitar players reveal how they found their inspirations, mastered their instruments, crafted classic songs, and created enduring solos"--



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In this lively collection of interviews, storied music writer Jas Obrecht presents a celebration of the world's most popular instrument as seen through the words, lives, and artistry of some of its most beloved players. Readers will read -- and hear -- accounts of the first guitarists on record, pioneering bluesmen, gospel greats, jazz innovators, country pickers, rocking rebels, psychedelic shape-shifters, singer-songwriters, and other movers and shakers. In their own words, these guitar players reveal how they found their inspirations, mastered their instruments, crafted classic songs, and created enduring solos.

Highlights include Nick Lucas's recollections of waxing the first noteworthy guitar records; Ry Cooder's exploration of prewar blues musicians; Carole Kaye and Ricky Nelson on the early years of rock and roll; Stevie Ray Vaughan on Jimi Hendrix; Gregg Allman on his brother, Duane Allman; Carlos Santana, Eric Johnson, and Pops Staples on spirituality in music; Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, and Tom Petty on songwriting and creativity; and early interviews with Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, and Ben Harper.



Review Quotes




"An absorbing collection of conversations with guitarists from a wide swath of the musical map, these chronicles will appeal to a broad readership, not only to those who strum." -- Library Journal

"Compelling and insightful." -- Vintage Guitar

"For music fans, especially those with an affection for the guitar, it's essential reading." -- Booklist



About the Author



Jas Obrecht is an award-winning music journalist and former editor of Guitar Player magazine. He has written for Rolling Stone, Living Blues, and many other publications. His books include Rollin' and Tumblin' The Postwar Blues Guitarists and Early Blues: The First Stars of Blues Guitar. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .67 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.23 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: Musical Instruments
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Theme: Guitar
Format: Paperback
Author: Jas Obrecht
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 2022
TCIN: 1004204198
UPC: 9781469669373
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-1469
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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