Congrats, Bob! That’s my brother-in-law(!), Bob Riesman, being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis last week for his seminal biography, “I Feel So Good: The Life and Times of Big Bill Broonzy.” From the publisher (University of Chicago Press): “‘I Feel So Good’ traces Big Bill’s career from his rise as a nationally...Read More
“I Feel So Good: The Life & Times of Big Bill Broonzy” “Um, Clapton? Sounds better than Clapton, though.” –Musician guessing the identity of the guitar player in a YouTube clip featuring legendary bluesman Big Bill Broonzy. Looking for a superb Father’s Day gift for the dad/husband/son/brother into blues music? (or not — the book’s a great read...Read More
