Los Lobos: Dream in Blue (American Music)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.71 (835 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 029274823X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 182 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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" (The Big Takeover)"The best books about music and musicians are a direct reflection of their subjects and Chris Morris' chronicle on Los Lobos, Dream in Blue, is just such a book." (All About Jazz 2015-10-15)"Few musical acts have been as well served by their chronicler as Lobos are with Dream In Blue by Morris, a veteran Los Angeles music journalist who has seen the Wolves perform and followed their music since their first gig Dream In Blue may be a short and quick read, but in its tight, fact-based richness, Morris gives Los Lobos the smart and insightful book this distinctive and distinguished musical act merits." (Best Classic Bands 2015-10-13)"Morris writes in such a way that you can almost smell and taste the smells and tastes of East L.A. music bon vivant for the new millennium. Quartet)"With the exception of U2, no other band
Excellent chronicle of the musical evolution of one of the most unique and accomplished bands in American music today John Hartnett Excellent chronicle of the musical evolution of one of the most innovative, entertaining and accomplished bands in American music today. From their beginning in the 70's to now, Los Lobos has always been about the music, letting their lyrics, musical prowess, versatility and musical curiosity do most of the talking. Morris takes a similar approach in this book, focusing on the band's music more than their personalities.If you're looking for an anecdote rich tell all of celebrity ups and downs and tales told out of school, this book may not be for you, although there is one somewhat disheartening story about the band's involvement in t. Dreamin' of a Great Band rockabilly blues The author (Chris Morris) is a long time LA music beat writer and was an integral part of the LA "Punk" scene in the early 80's that spawned Los Lobos and a host of other great acts (X, The Blasters, Dwight Yoakametc.). As a result, "Dream in Blue" reads very much like an LA Times Sunday spread on steroidsIt's written in a chronological order with more or less equal time spent on all phases of their career concluding with "Tin Pan Trust". Overall, he gives a very even handed view on the band's outputwith equal parts praise and critic. This approach, combined with his insider status and journalistic background result in an unusual musi. "A most perfect bio for Los Lobos" according to Brian Rector. Chris Morris has written a most perfect, concise and thorough review of East LA's treasured heroes. The book is also fascinating in that it's also a great history of rock and roll's influence on East LA. The book is a great quick read. To the point and fascinating with no filler at all. My only hope is that Chris may one day do the same treatment for The Blasters and the city of Downey. Buy this book. You will be thrilled.
He was music editor of the Hollywood Reporter (2004–2007) and senior writer for Billboard (1986–2004). Chris Morris is a music journalist and disc jockey. . His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, Musician, Mojo, LA Weekly, the Chicago Reader, Variety, and other publications
1 hit. But what looked like an overnight achievement to the band’s new fans was actually a way station in a long musical journey that began in East Los Angeles in 1973 and is still going strong. Giving one of the longest-lived and most-honored American rock bands its due, Los Lobos celebrates the expansive reach and creative experimentalism that few other bands can match.. He describes the creation of every album, lingering over highlights such as How Will the Wolf Survive?, La Pistola y El Corazon, and Kiko, while following the band’s trajectory from playing Mexican folk music at weddings and dances in East L.A. Music journalist Chris Morris draws on new interviews with Los Lobos members and their principal collaborators, as well as his own reporting since the early 1980s, to recount the evolution of Los Lobos’s music. Their sui generis sound has sold millions of albums and won acclaim from fans and critics alike, including three Grammy Awards.Los Lobos, the first book on this unique band, traces the entire arc of the band’s career. Across four decades, Los Lobos (Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, David Hidalgo, Louie P&