The Mayor of MacDougal Street [2013 edition] - A Memoir (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Dave van ronk (1936-2002) was not only one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk music revival he was a pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of his era. He was also a marvellous storyteller, a peerless musical historian, and one of the most quotable figures in The Village. The Mayor of MacDougal Street is a unique firsthand account of the sixties folk scene that includes encounters with young stars-to-be like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell and older luminaries like Woody Guthrie and Odetta. colourful, hilarious, and engaging, The Mayor of MacDougal Street will appeal not only to folk and blues fans but also to anyone interested in the music, politics, and spirit of a revolutionary period in American culture.

General

Imprint:	Da Capo Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	October 2013
Authors:	Elijah Wald • Dave Van Ronk
As told to:	Dave Van Ronk • Elijah Wald
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	246
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-306-82216-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Folk music Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Folk music
LSN:	0-306-82216-4
Barcode:	9780306822162

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