Description
Chet Atkins called Lenny Breau (1941-1984) "the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth." Breau began playing the instrument at age seven, and went on to master many styles, especially jazz. Between 1968 and 1983 he made a series of recordings that are among the most influential guitar albums of the century. Breau's astonishing virtuosity influenced countless performers, but unfortunately it came at the expense of his personal relationships. Despite Breau's fascinating life story and his musical importance, no full-length biography has been published until now. Forbes-Roberts has interviewed more than 175 people and closely analyzed Breau's recordings to reveal an enormously gifted man and the inner workings of his music.
Author: Ron Forbes-Roberts
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: 12/01/2006
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.91h x 6.32w x 0.82d
ISBN13: 9781574412307
ISBN10: 1574412302
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Music | Musical Instruments | Guitar
- Music | Individual Composer & Musician
Author: Ron Forbes-Roberts
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: 12/01/2006
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.91h x 6.32w x 0.82d
ISBN13: 9781574412307
ISBN10: 1574412302
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Music | Musical Instruments | Guitar
- Music | Individual Composer & Musician
About the Author
Ron Forbes-Roberts is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor to Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He is a career musician with a degree in classical guitar and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.