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“Mr. Guitar” Chet Atkins called Lenny Breau (1941-1984) “the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth.” Breau began playing the instrument at age seven, and went on to master many styles, especially jazz. Between 1968 and 1983 he made a series of recordings that are among the most influential guitar albums of the century. Breau’s astonishing virtuosity influenced countless performers, but unfortunately it came at the expense of his personal relationships. Despite Breau’s fascinating life story and his musical importance, no full-length biography has been published until now. Forbes-Roberts has interviewed more than 175 people and closely analyzed Breau’s recordings to reveal an enormously gifted man and the inner workings of his music. “Lenny Breau was, and will always be, a great treasure. We need him today more than ever.” —Mundell Lowe

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  1. Cover
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  1. Title Page
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  1. Dedication
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  1. Table of Contents
  2. p. v
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  1. Foreword
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  1. Acknowledgments
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  1. Introduction
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  1. Chapter 1. On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine: ca. 1916—October 1948
  2. pp. 5-29
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  1. Chapter 2. Song of the Prairie: December 1957—April 1960
  2. pp. 30-44
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  1. Chapter 3. Lullaby of Birdland: April 1960—May 1962
  2. pp. 45-67
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  1. Chapter 4. Out of Nowhere: November 1961—May 1963
  2. pp. 68-91
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  1. Chapter 5. Workin' Man's Blues: June 1963—December 1967
  2. pp. 92-121
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  1. Photo Section follows page 121
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  1. Chapter 6. Days of Wine and Roses: January 1968—September 1972
  2. pp. 122-165
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  1. Chapter 7. Turn Out the Stars: December 1972—1976
  2. pp. 166-184
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  1. Chapter 8. Back in the Saddle Again: July 1976—May 1980
  2. pp. 185-226
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  1. Chapter 9. Cold, Cold Heart: May 1980—November 1983
  2. pp. 227-257
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  1. Chapter 10. Meanwhile Back in LA: November 1983—August 1984
  2. pp. 258-271
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  1. Epilogue
  2. pp. 272-273
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  1. List of Quoted Interviews Conducted by Author
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  1. Discography
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  1. Notes
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  1. Bibliography
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  1. Index
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