«A truly great book.» - Bruce Springsteen
Foreword by Billy Bragg.

The classic biography of the influential American folk singer who inspired a generation of songwriters, including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.

Few artistic figures have captured the American experience of their era as much as the legendary Woody Guthrie. Singer, songwriter, and political activist, Guthrie drew inspiration from his roots on the Oklahoma border, in the years before the Great Depression. His music – with dark humor and poignant folk ballads – highlighted and honored the lives of farmers, migrants, and union organizers. Although his career was unfairly cut short by the onset of a degenerative disease that destroyed his mind and body, the legacy of his life and music has already made him a cultural icon, and his influence resonates with every generation of musicians and music enthusiasts since.

In this nostalgic biography, acclaimed journalist Joe Klein creates an unforgettable portrait of a man as talented, restless, and complex as the American landscape he came from.

Pages: 592, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm