Goodnight Boogie: A Tale of Guns, Wolves & the Blues of Hound Dog Taylor

Goodnight Boogie by Matt Rogers is the first in-depth biography of Blues Hall of Famer Hound Dog Taylor, the wildly original guitarist whose raw, stripped-down sound helped shape lo-fi blues rock. With a foreword by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the book follows Taylor from his childhood in 1920s Mississippi to the blues clubs of 1970s Chicago.

Rogers explores both Taylor’s unforgettable music and the turbulent life surrounding it, including racism, violence, South Side street life, fellow musicians, and his long struggle for recognition. The book also recounts how Taylor became the artist whose music helped launch the influential Alligator Records label.

A compelling choice for blues fans, music historians, guitar enthusiasts, and readers interested in the colourful lives behind American music.

Paperback, Very Good. A crease/tear at the top of front cover and the title-page area, plus light cover handling wear. See images