The Big Book of Blues: A Biographical Encyclopedia

by Robert Santelli

Provides brief profiles of major American blues musicians and singers, and lists major recordings

Genres: Music, Reference, History

512 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1994

About the author

Robert Santelli (born January 31, 1952) is the executive director of the Grammy Museum and former CEO/artistic director of the Experience Music Project. He is the author of nearly a dozen books and a contributor to magazines such as Rolling Stone.

Reviews

[RA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of details about a variety of "blues" artists. Only a few British blues musicians listed, and some session musicians, but I assume many more are available.

[Luigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're into blues music I really don't need to tell you about this book. From The Aces to ZZ Top.