Alcoholic. Epileptic. Technically challenged. Jimmy Reed nevertheless overcame these roadblocks to become perhaps the most successful R&B/pop cross-over artist of the '50s with songs like Big Boss Man and Bright Lights Big City. Musicians family members and those whose lives Reed touched offer revealing and heart-wrenching insights into this now-revered bluesman. While Reed's alcoholism was no secret its effect on his musicianship is less understood. This engaging book tells the real story that until now has not been told.
- ISBN10 0879308788
- ISBN13 9780879308780
- Publish Date 1 August 2006
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
- Imprint Backbeat Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 360
- Language English