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Talking with Peter Guralnick

BROADCAST: May. 1, 1981 | DURATION: 00:35:33

Synopsis

The longtime American music critic and chronicler of early rock and roll joins Studs to talk about his first novel, Nighthawk Blues.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

 

 

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 1, 1981

Duration
35 minutes, 33 seconds

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Guralnick, Peter Nighthawk blues. Authors, American Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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