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Author Govenar, Alan B., 1952-

Title Lightnin' Hopkins : his life and blues / Alan Govenar.

Published Chicago : Chicago Review Press, ©2010.

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Physical description 1 online resource
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents Early years -- Travels with Texas Alexander -- The move to Houston -- Rediscovery -- The blues revival heats up -- The touring intensifies -- Mojo hand: an Orphic tale -- An expanding audience -- The last decade.
Summary Based on scores of interviews with the artist's relatives, friends, lovers, producers, accompanists, managers, and fans, this biography of Lightnin' Hopkins reveals a man of many layers and contradictions. It chronicles his life on the open road playing blues music and doing odd jobs.
Subject Hopkins, Lightnin', 1912-1982.
Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography.
Electronic books.
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ISBN 9781569766187 (electronic bk.)
1569766185 (electronic bk.)
9781569766194 (electronic bk.)
1569766193 (electronic bk.)
9781556529627 (hardcover)
1556529627 (hardcover)
9781569766200 (electronic bk.)
1569766207 (electronic bk.)
Publisher Number MWT11333820