Anglický jazyk

Phil Lesh

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O knihe

Learn about Phil Lesh's incredible path from classical trumpet prodigy to Grateful Dead bassist and innovator in this official biography. This personal account shows how a musician from Berkeley contributed to the development of a cultural phenomenon that would permanently alter American music. Track Lesh's journey from classical conservatory student to psychedelic pioneer through painstaking research and gripping narrative. See how his inventive bass playing transforms rock music and how his dedication to musical discovery contributes to the development of the improvisational framework that would come to characterize the Grateful Dead's sound. This book explores Lesh's personal journey in excellent detail, going beyond the technical advancements and booming bass lines. Discover his successes and setbacks, including the Dead's meteoric rise to fame, his fight against hepatitis C, and his life-saving liver transplant. Observe his development as a spouse and father as his boys continue his musical heritage while forging their own paths. Readers will receive unparalleled insight into Lesh's world: Classical underpinnings influenced his groundbreaking bass technique. The beginnings and development of The Grateful Dead, the technological advancements that revolutionized live music, and individual struggles and triumphs are all discussed. He established Terrapin Crossroads and his ongoing influence on modern music This is the tale of a musician who never stopped pushing limits, from the Wall of Sound to Phil Lesh and Friends, from the highest highs to the lowest lows. This biography provides new insights into a guy who contributed to the soundtrack of a generation, regardless of whether you're a die-hard Deadhead, a serious musician, or just enthralled by one of the most inventive individuals in American music. Discover the whole tale of a musician who did more than simply perform music; he contributed to a cultural revolution that has endured across time. Phil Lesh's journey is a symphony of creativity, tenacity, and the timeless ability of music to change peop le's lives.