"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."
Greil Marcus, a renowned music critic and former Rolling Stone and Village Voice contributor, is hosting a book talk at Oakland's California Ballroom on March 7 to commemorate 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 recognized it as one of the best nonfiction books of the modern era. Marcus will be joined by Daveed Diggs, an accomplished artist known for directing Blindspotting and winning Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards. Together, they will explore the book's lasting impact and how music continues to shape American cultural values.
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