Vampire Vultures
Published on 10. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-0-9656183-7-3 (ISBN)
Description
A wide range of memoir-like pieces, including interviews, letters, and verse, makes this collection a fitting companion to Fahey's "How Bluegrass Music Destroyed My Life." Published posthumously, this volume rounds out the life of the legendary guitarist and composer, providing more backstory behind his creative ferocity. The stories provide a personal view into decades of his poignant insights into life and music.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 184 mm
Width: 118 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9656183-7-3 (9780965618373)
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Person
John Fahey pioneered the steel-string acoustic guitar as a solo instrument and was a highly influential fingerstyle guitarist, serving as a model for guitarists ranging from Leo Kottke to Thurston Moore. He recorded more than 30 albums over the course of his lifetime. He was ranked 35th on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list.