A Darker Shade of Pale. a Backdrop to Bob Dylan.

By Wilfrid Mellers

Book Overview

With the Beatles, Bob Dylan is one of the most talented performers to emerge from the sixties. For more than twenty years Dylan has been a spokesman for the young--a representative of a generation and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849551014
• ISBN13: 9781849551014
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Travis and Emery Music Bookshop
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

And a good backdrop it is....

A Darker Shade of Pale is a very good book for anyone who likes Bob Dylan or is interested in early influences on modern music. The book deals with many aspects, especially influences on Dylan. It tells about people such as Blind Lemon Johnson, who were essential to Dylan's music. It also gives a sort of history of Dylan's life, from his humble beginnings near Hibbing, Minnesota up to his stardom at the time of the books publishing. The only potential problem with the book is that it isn't the easiest read. Many younger readers will be certain to have problems with the books content, and may even stop reading it. Older readers, especially Dylan fans, will probably enjoy the book much more. On a positive note, unlike most books about music stars, this book lacks the fluff. It tells the story how it was, no holds barred.