Richard Nevins

Presents brief biographies of musical innovators in blues, jazz, and country music along with original illustrations by R. Crumb.

This multifaceted set communicates both the painful hard times of the Great Depression and the grace and strong will of the common man in confronting it. Period newsreel and documentary film footage convey the feel of the times. Classic musical recordings reflect the popular mood of the day. The booklet includes photographs, letters, and first hand recollections.