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  E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/679919641 Title: Mississippi John Hurt : his life, his times, his blues Author: Philip R Ratcliffe Publisher: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, ©2011. ISBN/ISSN: 9781617030086 1617030082 9781496818355 1496818350 9781617030093 1617030090 OCLC:679919641

  
  

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Mississippi John Hurt : his life, his times, his blues

Author:	Philip R Ratcliffe
Publisher:	Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, ©2011.
Series:	American made music series.
Edition/Format:	Print book : Biography : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	When Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966) was "rediscovered" by blues revivalists in 1963, his musicianship and recordings transformed popular notions of prewar country blues. At seventy-one he moved to Washington, D.C., from Avalon, Mississippi, and became alive-wire connection to a powerful, authentic past. His intricate and lively style made him the most sought-after musician among the many talents the revival brought to light. Mississippi John Hurt proves this legendary creator's life story for the first time. Biographer Philip R. Ratcliffe traces Hurt's roots to the moment his mother Mary Jane McCain and his father Isom Hurt were freed from slavery. Ancedotes from Hurt's childhood and teenage years include the destiny-making moment when his mother purchased his first guitar for $1.50 when he was only nine years old. Stories from his neighbors and friends, from both of his wives, and from his extended family round out the community picture of Avalon. U.S. census records, Hurt's first marriage record in 1916, images of his first autographed LP record, and experts from personal letters written in his own hand provide treasures for fans. Ratcliffe details Hurt's musical influences and the origins of his style and repertoire. The author also relates numerous stories from the time of his success, drawing on published sources and many hours of interviews with people who knew Hurt well, including the late Jerry Ricks, Pat Sky, Stefan Grossman, Max Ochs, Dick Spottswood, and the late Mike Steward. In addition, some of the last photographs taken of the legendary musician are featured for the first time in Mississippi John Hurt. --Book Jacket.  Read more...
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Subjects	Hurt, Mississippi John, -- 1892-1966. Hurt, John -- 1894-1966 Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography. View all subjects
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