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Loading... Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Watersby Michael Mahin, Evan Turk (Illustrator)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This picture book gives a brief overview of the life and influences of Muddy Waters. Muddy Waters is one of the most renowned jazz musicians, whose pioneering sound helped give rise to modern-day Rock n Roll. ( ) I feel like a lot of the biographical details in this book are either oversimplified or speculative, but the exuberant and glorious illustrations more than make up for it. I also love the juxtaposition of song lyrics throughout, and the repetitive refrain that "he was never good at doing how he was told". It's a strong and vibrant and celebratory book, as it should be, and the sheer number of different artistic techniques are astonishing -- from paste paper painting, to collage, to chalk marking. It all comes together to create a loud and harmonious whole. I sincerely hope it makes the Caldecott list. It's a strong contender. This book is the story of Muddy Waters, a blue's musician who never listened to those who doubted him. He became very successful and paved the way for what would become rock and roll music. This was a really inspiring little picture book. This would be great in any classroom, but especially a music class! I feel like there are not many music classes that have relatable books in them, but this would be an inspirational read for a music class to hear. no reviews | add a review
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Presents the life of blues legend Muddy Waters, describing how he persisted with his interest in music despite a lack of encouragement from his family and record producers, leading him to Chicago where he was able to record his unique country blues sound. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresNo genres Melvil Decimal System (DDC)782.421643092The arts Music Vocal music Secular Forms of vocal music Secular songs General principles and musical forms Song genres Western popular songs Blues History, geographic treatment, biography BiographyLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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