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Ritchie Valens: his guitars and music

by Ryan Sheeler; edited by Ronny S. Schiff
Resource Type:
Book (Print/Paper)
Publication:
Anaheim Hills, CA : Centerstream, [2019]
Distribution:
Milwaukee, WI : exclusively distributed by Hal Leonard
Copyright:
©2019

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Summary:
"Ritchie Valens was the first nationally recognized Latino rock 'n' roll star. He had a meteoric rise to fame in a career that lasted barely eight months, before his tragic death along with Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and pilot Roger Peterson, in a plane crash north of Clear Lake, Iowa. Ritchie's unique guitar style and high-energy performances made him a well-known figure in the 'Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll.' In Ritchie Valens: His Guitar and Music, guitarist and author Ryan Sheeler takes an in-depth look at Ritchie's music in a different light than other accounts. Included in the book are photos and information on his famous guitars, as well as an observation into how he might have approached his playing. This book also presents a brand-new transcription of 'La Bamba' with accompanying guitar tablature of the famous intro riff and Richie's celebrated guitar solo."--Back cover.
Table of Contents:
  • Ritchie Valens: his story
  • Ritchie's guitars: their history and sound. Part 1. Ritchie's guitars ; Part 2. Other instruments associated with Ritchie ; Part 3. Cassell's music, San Fernando, California ; Part 4. The Ritchie Valens guitar sound
  • Ritchie's music: songs notes and transcriptions. Part 1. Audio tracks ; Part 2. Song notes ; Part 3. The music. "La Bamba" lead sheet transcription ; "La Bamba" guitar solo in tablature ; Bonus, "La Bamba" guitar solo transcription, Los Lobos' version.
Author/Creator:
Sheeler, Ryan , author
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
Item content: English
Main Work:
Ritchie Valens: his guitars and music [by Sheeler, R.]
Included Works:
Bamba (Song) (arranged)
Subjects:
Valens, Ritchie, 1941-1959
Guitar — History
Rock musicians — United States
Bamba (Song) — arranged —
Guitar
Rock musicians
United States
Genres:
History
Performance Medium:
1 performer: guitar
General Notes:
"Now with audio online"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-46).
Physical Description:
47 pages : illustrations, portraits, music ; 31 cm
Call Numbers:
ML419.V17 S54 2019
ISBNs:
9781574243802 (paperback)
Other Standard Numbers:
Universal Product Code: 888680930912
Publisher Number, Centerstream: 00292570
OCLC Numbers:
1101507880