"A veteran of Rolling Stone and The Village Voice, Marcus has seen his work become a sacred tract for generations of music fans and cultural historians - drilling down on influential acts like Sly Stone, Elvis, The Band and blue singer Robert Johnson. No less than Bruce Springsteen called it his favorite book of all time; it's also one of Time magazine's best nonfiction books of the modern era."
"Marcus will discuss the book's legacy and how music still defines much of America's ideology, along with Daveed Diggs, director of the Oakland-set 2018 film 'Blindspotting.' A native of the city, Diggs has a long list of creative accomplishments, from winning a Tony, Grammy and Emmy to appearing in the original 'Hamilton' on Broadway."
Greil Marcus, a renowned music critic and former Rolling Stone and Village Voice contributor, is hosting a book talk on March 7 at Oakland's California Ballroom to mark the 50th anniversary of his seminal 1970s work 'Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock 'n' Roll Music.' The book has become a foundational text for music fans and cultural historians, examining influential artists including Sly Stone, Elvis, The Band, and Robert Johnson. Bruce Springsteen named it his favorite book of all time, and Time magazine ranked it among the best nonfiction books of the modern era. Marcus will be joined by Daveed Diggs, an Oakland native and accomplished filmmaker, director, and performer known for 'Blindspotting' and his work in 'Hamilton.' The discussion will explore the book's lasting legacy and music's role in defining American ideology.
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