Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. The Legendary Lonnie Johnson—One of the Most Important Musicians of the 20th Century; Musicians and Progress on Civil Rights
2. New Orleans Music
3. St. Louis Blues
4. Playing with the Strings, Part 1
5. Playing with the Strings, Part 2
6. Workin’ Man; Chicago Blues
7. Rhythm & Blues
8. Blues Revival in the ’60s: Comeback Again
9. The Legacy of Lonnie J: The Guitar in 20th Century Music
Appendix I: Lyrics to Alger tribute song: “The Legendary Lonnie J” .
Appendix II: Blues, Jazz, and Their Significance; Musicians and Civil Rights and Alger’s review of Sidney Bechet’s instrumental recording of “Strange Fruit”
Appendix III: Guide to Recordings by Lonnie Johnson and Relevant Others
Notes
Bibliography
Subject Index
Song Index