One long tune : the life and music of Lenny Breau

Chet Atkins called Lenny Breau (1941-1984) “the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth.” Breau’s astonishing virtuosity influenced countless performers, but unfortunately it came at the expense of his personal relationships. Forbes-Roberts analyzes Breau and his recordings to reveal an enormously gifted man, as well as the inner workings of his music. The publication of this fascinating story confirms Breau’s musical importance. BIO004000,MUS050000 Mr. Guitar 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 Twentieth Century. Breau's Astonishing Virtuosity Influenced Countless Performers, But Unfortunately It Came At The Expense Of His Personal Relationships And Happiness. When He Was Found Dead In His Apartment Building's Pool In 1984, Police Suspected His Wife, But No One Has Ever Been Charged. Despite Breau's Fascinating Life Story And His Musical Importance, However, No Full-length Biography Has Yet Been Published - Until Now. Forbes-roberts Has Interviewed More Than 200 People, Including Family Members, Fellow Musicians, And The Luthiers Who Created His Instruments, And Closely Analyzed His Recordings. The Result Is A Detailed Biography That Sheds Light On All Areas Of Breau's Fascinating Life With A Particular Emphasis On His Evolution As A Musician.--jacket. On The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine : Ca.1916-october 1948 -- Song Of The Prairie : December 1957-april 1960 -- Lullaby Of Birdland : April 1960-may 1962 -- Out Of Nowhere : November 1961-may 1963 -- Workin' Man's Blues : June 1963-december 1967 -- Days Of Wine And Roses : January 1968-september 1972 -- Turn Out The Stars : December 1972-july 1976 -- Back In The Saddle Again : July 1976-may 1980 -- Cold, Cold Heart : May 1980-november 1983 -- Meanwhile Back In La : November 1983-august 1984. Ron Forbes-roberts ; Foreword By Gene Lees. Includes Discography (p. 277-296), Bibliographical References (p. 303-306), And Index. Lenny Breau (1941-1984) was called ""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. His virtuosity influenced countless performers, but at the expense of his personal relationships. This book presents Breau's life story and his musical importance Apart from a bell-bedecked washboard that he strummed in his parents' country band, Lenny Breau's first instrument was a child-sized, secondhand accordion that his father bought for him at a flea market.