From 1930 to 1980--Count Basie to B. B. King

American William "Count" Basie was a wildly popular composer, pianist, and bandleader for decades, and his work is still celebrated today. American guitarist and singer B. B. King helped develop the blues as a popular musical artform, inspiring musicians who followed him. Readers will explore these and many other musical biographies inside this book. The informative and engaging text is supported by photographs and primary sources.