This volume was limited by its style though; clearly the author had a good idea, however the problem was basing it to much on material gathered at interview. Some chapters are excellent and discuss the mentoring and influences of more experienced blues artists; while others ranged from who the artist had joined on stage and at times just read like lists of big blues artists. The worst chapter was discussing the person's drug and alcohol problem; one wonders why it was ever included. One problem with working from taped interviews sessions is that people do ramble on, in a way that gets somewhat tiresome. Another problem was repeating within chapters; sometimes only a line or two after it was first said. This didn't just happen once or twice; but again again. Having said that the cameos were interesting in both introducing blues artists whom I was not familiar with and giving an insight into the thinking and influences of some of the more established names. However, over all it could have done with a very heavy edit. ( )