Download or read book History of the Blues written by Francis Davis and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1996-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exciting tie-in to a three-part PBS-TV series, Atlantic music critic Francis Davis presents a remarkable history of the blues that challenges many standard assumptions. Davis presents a fascinating synthesis of cultural commentary, first-rate musical analysis, copious research, and marvelous visuals.