The journey along Highway 61 serves as a profound backdrop for William and his son Graham, allowing them to bond over music, memories, and family history. As they explore iconic blues locations, from Minnesota to New Orleans, they encounter the cultural tapestry of America, reflecting on personal connections and shared experiences. Nostalgia intertwines with discovery as they visit significant sites, including the gravesite of Charley Patton and the hometowns of musical legends. This road trip ultimately deepens their relationship, highlighting the enduring ties of family.
William McKeen Bücher
William McKeen ist ein Autor, dessen Bücher tief in die amerikanische Kultur und ihr musikalisches Erbe eintauchen. Seine Schriften untersuchen die Schnittstelle zwischen dem Ethos von Rock and Roll und dem Journalismus und verkörpern den Geist des Outlaw-Journalismus. McKeens Stil ist sowohl scharfsinnig als auch eindringlich und bietet dem Leser einen unverwechselbaren Einblick in die Kulturgeschichte.






Mile Marker Zero: The Moveable Feast of Key West
- 240 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Tales of a generation of writers in Key West, Florida.
Rock and Roll is Here to Stay : An Anthology
- 800 Seiten
- 28 Lesestunden
An electrifying collection of the most entertaining and illuminating writing on and from the rock-and-roll scene. "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay" assembles the writing of those who played the music and pushed it to new limits, as well as those who were there to witness and celebrate its power. 20 photos.
Outlaw Journalist
The Life and Times of Hunter S. Thompson
The first comprehensive biography of the influential American author, Hunter S. Thompson.
Everybody Had an Ocean
- 422 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
Front Cover -- Front Flip -- Title Page -- Half Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Author's Note -- Introduction: Brothers -- 1. Dreamers of the Golden Dream -- 2. Magic Transistor Radio -- 3. They Put the Bomp -- 4. The Second Jesus -- 5. Everybody Had an Ocean -- 6. Sacred and Profane -- 7. The Beautiful Future -- 8. The Ransom of Junior Sinatra -- 9. From All Over the World -- 10. The Door Flies Open -- 11. The Loners -- 12. The Teenage Symphony to God -- 13. Captive on a Carousel -- 14. Peace, Love, and Flowers -- 15. The Dread -- The Tag: Summer's Gone -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Selected Discography -- Index -- Back Flip: About the Author -- Back Cover
Hunter S. Thompson journaliste @ hors-la-loi
- 498 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
Hunter S. Thompson detonated a two-ton bomb under the staid field of journalism with his magazine pieces and revelatory Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. In Outlaw Journalist, the famous inventor of Gonzo journalism is portrayed as never before. Through in-depth interviews with Thompson’s associates, William McKeen gets behind the drinking and the drugs to show the man and the writer—one who was happy to be considered an outlaw and for whom the calling of journalism was life.