The Mayor of MacDougal Street [2013 edition]
Author | : Dave Van Ronk |
Publisher | : Da Capo Press |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2013-10-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780306822179 |
ISBN-13 | : 0306822172 |
Rating | : 4/5 (172 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Mayor of MacDougal Street [2013 edition] written by Dave Van Ronk and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dave Van Ronk (1936-2002) was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival, but he was far more than that. A pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of the '60s, he was also a marvelous storyteller, a peerless musical historian, and one of the most quotable figures on the Village scene. Featuring encounters with young stars-to-be like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, The Mayor of MacDougal Street is a vivid evocation of a singular time and place -- a feast not only for fans of folk music and blues, but for anyone interested in the music, politics, and spirit of a revolutionary period in American culture.