The life and legend of Leadbelly /

Wolfe, Charles K.

The life and legend of Leadbelly / Charles Wolfe and Kip Lornell. - New York, NY : HarperPerennial, 1994, c1992. - xv, 334 p. : ill. 21 cm.

Hardcover of this book was originally puublished in 1992 by HarperCollins.--T. p. verso.

Discography: p. 289-322. Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-287) and index.

The first biography of the legendary folk and blues musician who wrote "Goodnight, Irene" and "Midnight Special"--a man whose extraordinary life moves from Angola Penitentiary to Carnegie Hall. Nashville based Charles Wolfe and Smithsonian consultant Kip Lornell draw on new archival material, obscure recordings, and interviews to provide an unvarnished look at a unique legend. Photographs. Advertising in Living Blues. www.alibris.com

9780060924683


Blues musicians--United States

ML 420.L277 / .W832 1994