Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues
by Elijah Wald
Elijah Wald investigates Robert Johnson’s career and the creation of the modern blues legend, separating documented history from later myth.
About This Book
This book examines the life and legacy of blues musician Robert Johnson and the ways his story has been constructed over time.
It explores how early recordings, marketing, and shifting cultural tastes influenced the image of the blues in the twentieth century.
The narrative draws on historical sources to separate documented facts from later romanticized accounts.
Readers gain insight into the broader development of American popular music and the role of myth-making in artistic reputation.
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