Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars) - Paperback

by Ray Robertson (Author)

"Robertson offers the whole picture, warts and all. In doing so, he honors the music of artists who have enriched his life--and opens the door for his readers to experience the same magic."--Blues Blast Magazine

In Dust: More Lives of the Poets (with Guitars), Ray Robertson digs deep, offering up an eclectic gathering of a dozen biographical and critical portraits of some of the twentieth century's most innovative, influential, and fascinating musicians. From rock to folk, blues to gospel, country to the unclassifiable; from the famous, to the forgotten, to the barely known, Ray Robertson combines a novelist's eye for dramatic detail with an unapologetic fanboy's obsession with the lives and lasting artistic achievements of twelve of his musical heroes.

FEATURING: Alex Chilton - James Booker - Nico - The Staple Singers - Captain Beefheart - Handsome Ned - Duane Allman - Lee Mavers - Duster Bennett - Danny Kirwan - Nick Drake - Muddy Waters

Author Biography

Ray Robertson is the author of nine novels, six collections of non-fiction, and a book of poetry. His work has been translated into several languages. He contributed liner notes to three Grateful Dead archival releases: Dave's Picks #45, the Here Comes Sunshine 1973 boxed set, and the From the Mars Hotel 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Born and raised in Chatham, Ontario, he lives in Toronto.