One Long Tune: The Life and Music of Lenny Breau

by Ron Forbes-roberts

Book Overview

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 and the inner workings of his music. "[A] thorough and fascinating biography, which includes a discography and analysis of Breau's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574412302
• ISBN13: 9781574412307
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.9"