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Blues All around Me: The Autobiography of B. B. King |
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Rating: Summary: A blues story Review: A blues story B.B. King's life is presented here in a breezy, happy go lucky style. Ostensibly an autobiography, (although if you heard any of B.B.'s interviews about the book and his amazement at some of the details that were revealed, you know David Ritz did much more than help out.) this book deals with B.B.'s childhood of amazing poverty and his eventual rise to be the "King of the Blues." Conversational in style, but revealing in detail, BLUES ALL AROUND ME works as both a personal reminiscence and as a look at the life of a black man living in America during the 20th century. Tales of racism (in the military and elsewhere), the difficulties of dealing with a less than honest music industry, and the struggle for success against these odds are all expressed in a manner that shows no true anger, rather an acceptance that these were challenges to overcome. B.B.'s personal relationships with the many women in his life is not avoided, nor his opinions of many of his contemporaries. While the selected discography is extremely disappointing, this book should be required reading for any fan of the blues, and while any autobiography has to be taken with a grain of salt, this one definitely rings true.
Rating: Summary: Want to know about B.B. King? Read this book! Review: I can't remember a time I didn't know who B.B. King was, but only in the past few years did I own any of his music. Always a Rock & Roll fan I only discovered it's roots in Blues and Jazz in the past few years. Now I can't get enough of the Blues. I read this book before a much anticipated B.B. King concert I recently attended. I would highly recommend the book, not to mention the Concert. That's the remarkable thing about B.B. King, if you want to see him in concert in a city near you just wait. Even now in his late 70's, B.B. is still on tour booking 250 to 300 one night stands per year. He's been doing this for over 50 years! His autobiography, told in his own simple and patient voice, tells a complete story of this remarkable man. This book reveals the personality and character of B. B. King in a way that no "tell all" biography could. Along the way you also learn much about the history of 20th century music. B.B. is the king of blues, but as his book reveals he has a complex understanding of all forms of modern music. He knew most of the significant musicians of the last 60 years and the book is filled with great anecdotes about many of them. Sadly you also learn about the painful experiences of racism from the perception of a black entertainer who has been on the road since the days of segregation.
Rating: Summary: I Know The king Review: I got this Book few weeks ago, from first page to the last page its full BB's life.This book is a MUSTREAD for BB's fan. By the time I finished reading the book I felt like I Know him personally.
Rating: Summary: Excellent. Review: If you're a fan of B. B. King, you won't be disappointed by this book. Honestly, I hate autobiographies. But this is an exception. B. B. relates his "obessive determination" to play the Blues. I was amazed by the obstacles he over came compared to the problems people face today. He is a very strong person both emotionally and mentally. The book is easy to read and pleasant. Nothing boring about it.
Rating: Summary: Really King of the blues!!!! Review: This is my first book of blues music.I think that i have beginned at better way.B.B. King tell us really that way of life only the bluesmen,the au- thentic bluesmen with magical feelings inside the heart,could experienced one day. The history of blues is full of good moments,and B.B. King is one of a few that still can tell us that passages with true words. To read this book is a way to get inspirations to continue love the blues as we always done!!!!
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