John Milward has written about popular music for more than forty years; he was the chief pop music critic for the Chicago Daily News and USA Today, and has written for Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and No Depression. He is the author of Crossroads: How the Blues Shaped Rock 'n' Roll (and Rock Saved the Blues). Margie Greve's work has appeared in Rolling Stone and the New Yorker and has been shown in galleries in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
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"There's a common thread that runs through the great patchwork quilt that's come to be known as Americana Music. John Milward has artfully followed every stitch of that thread and revealed the story behind every patch. In doing so he's made huge strides in giving this rich genre the legitimacy it deserves."--Larry Campbell "Concise, lively, and informative, with many colorful anecdotes adding intriguing detail. Milward's deep knowledge of music history and expertise on roots-music genres make Americanaland an essential addition to the music book canon."--Holly George-Warren, author of Janis: Her Life and Music