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Bossmen

by James Rooney (1991)

About this book

Biographies of two musician/bandleaders who each defined a genre of American vernacular music: Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass, and Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield), the leading pioneer of electric Chicago blues.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBossmen Lead Character

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