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Big Mama Thornton : the life and music / Michael Spörke.
"With the slowdown of the blues in the early sixties this book follows Big Mama Thornton's way to California, discusses her struggle to survive and celebrates her grandiose musical comeback in the course of the blues revival and the hippie movement. The book shows how Big Mama Thornton found her niche in clubs and festivals"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780786477593
- ISBN: 0786477598
- Physical Description: x, 188 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-181) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The early years of Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton -- Hound dog : the Peacock years and Johnny Otis -- Unlucky girl : from Texas to California -- I'm feeling alright right -- Big Mama Thornton's first European tour -- Back home -- Ball and chain -- The early seventies -- Sassy mama still swings -- Life goes on -- Swing it in home. |
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| Subject: | Thornton, Big Mama. Thornton, Big Mama. Thornton, Big Mama. Blues musicians > United States > Biography. Singers > United States > Biography. Blues musicians. Singers. United States. |
| Genre: | Biographies. Biographies. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at State Library of Alabama.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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