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Chris Thomas King has crafted a timely and insightful work expounding upon history, music, social issues, and his own life's experiences. Most important, his revision of blues history and revolutionary new theory concerning the origins, meaning, and nature of blues is a fresh new perspective that will be a true revolution to readers and will open new lines of discussion on American culture and the importance of the city of New Orleans for generations to come. Dr. Michael White, jazz clarinetist, composer, and Keller Endowed Chair at Xavier University of LA

Chris Thomas King has crafted a timely and insightful work expounding upon history, music, social issues, and his own life's experiences. Most important, his revision of blues history and revolutionary new theory concerning the origins, meaning, and nature of blues is a fresh new perspective that will be a true revolution to readers and will open new lines of discussion on American culture and the importance of the city of New Orleans for generations to come. --Dr. Michael White, jazz clarinetist, composer, and Keller Endowed Chair at Xavier University of LA

Chris Thomas King has crafted a timely and insightful work expounding upon history, music, social issues, and his own life's experiences. Most important, his revision of blues history and revolutionary new theory concerning the origins, meaning, and nature of blues is a fresh new perspective that will be a true revolution to readers and will open new lines of discussion on American culture and the importance of the city of New Orleans for generations to come. Dr. Michael White, jazz clarinetist, composer, and Keller Endowed Chair at Xavier University of LA In his book The Blues , Chris Thomas King, musician, author, and disciple, emerges as the newly minted messiah: an enlightened prophet, rising from the misunderstood, misinformed, and mis-gathered ashes of America's blues legacy like a phoenix steeped in the wordthe gospel testament that is the authentic verse, chapter, and psalm, as is his birthright and legacy, the history he has lived and been gifted. His tireless research, driven by a need to uncover the essence of his art and heritage, lead him to unearth and expand the true narrative of the blues and set the record straight for posterity. Alexander Smalls, author of Meals, Music, and Muses and Grace the Table A passionate narrative that will attract attention, debate, and ruffled feathers. Kirkus Reviews

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Chris Thomas King, born into the blues in 1962, was discovered in Louisiana in 1979 by a folklorist from the Smithsonian Institute and introduced to the world by folk label Arhoolie Records as an authentic folk-blues successor to Huddie ""Leadbelly"" Ledbetter, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, and Jelly Roll Morton. King played the itinerant bluesman Tommy Johnson in the movie O Brother Where Art Thou, andhe has earned numerous awards, including an Album of the Year Grammy and anAlbum of the YearCountry Music (CMA) Award. King has inspired a new generation of musicians such as Hozier, Mumford & Sons, and Gary Clark Jr., and his songs ""Hard Time Killing Floor Blues"" and ""John Law BurnedDownthe Liquor Sto',"" among others, have been covered bymanyartists including blues legend Buddy Guy.

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