Haunted by a troubled past and plagued by nightmares, a young man dedicates himself to becoming a research scientist in a quest to combat diseases. His deep-seated fears of a short life drive him to strive for significant achievements in the medical field, blending his personal struggles with a passionate commitment to making a difference.
The book delves into the arrival of Russian anarchists and revolutionaries in Australia from 1905, who played a pivotal role in shaping the country's labor movements and future intelligence activities. Former intelligence officer John Fahey uncovers a range of espionage activities, including the first German spy and Soviet agents operating within Australia. He highlights the misuse of intelligence by politicians and police, revealing a troubling history of political manipulation and persecution during the interwar years, long before ASIO was formed.
The narrative reflects on a childhood in Ireland during the years 1949 to 1953, highlighting how those formative years provided solace and strength amidst later experiences of physical abuse and terror. The author draws on the contrast between the innocence of youth and the harsh realities faced in adulthood, showcasing the resilience that memories of a happier time can offer.
(Guitar Recorded Versions). 18 songs in note-for-note transcriptions with tab from the man who was considered the grandfather of instrumental acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Includes: America * Brenda's Blues * Desperate Man Blues * In Christ There Is No East or West * John Henry * Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home * Some Summer Day * Steamboat Gwine 'Round De Bend * Tell Her to Come Back Home * When the Springtime Comes Again * and more. Includes a biography and discography.
A collection of fictional but semi-autobiographical stories, this work comes from one of the most influential guitarists in music history. The tales are recalled in a conversational, feverish tone, following the musician in his childhood and young adulthood in post-World War II suburbia, pausing along the way for moments of clarity and introspection. The stories resist categorization—part memoir, part personal essay, part fiction, and part manifesto they simply stand alone, having their own logic, religious dogma, and mythological history.
John Fahey, a distinguished figure in academia, holds the title of professor emeritus in radio-television and history at Eastern Washington University, located in Cheney and Spokane. His expertise and contributions to the fields of media and history highlight his significant role in education and scholarship within the university community.
The Father of the Delta Blues, Charley Patton (1891–1934) was born and raised around Mississippi's cotton plantations. During the 1920s, he was the first of the region's great stars, performing for packed houses throughout the South and making popular recordings in New York City. His music — ranging from blues and ballads to ragtime and gospel — is distinctive for his gravelly, high-energy singing and the propulsive beat of his guitar. Patton had a lively stage presence, originating many of the guitar-playing antics now associated with Jimi Hendrix and other latter-day musicians. His influence, among both his contemporaries and subsequent blues artists, is incalculable. Noted guitarist John Fahey presents a textual and musicological examination of Patton's music. This new edition of the original 1970 publication is enhanced by Fahey's notes from the Grammy-winning, out-of-print box set Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton. Available for the first time outside the set, Fahey's reconsideration of Patton's music offers fresh perspectives and key corrections of the historical record.
The compelling true story of espionage conducted by secret intelligence missions in Australia following the country's Federation in 1901.
A wide range of memoir-like pieces, including interviews, letters, and verse, makes this collection a fitting companion to Fahey's How Bluegrass Music Destroyed My Life . Published posthumously, this volume rounds out the life of the legendary guitarist and composer, providing more backstory behind his creative ferocity. The stories provide a personal view into decades of his poignant insights into life and music.
John Fahey (1939-2001) brachte in den Fünfzigern alte Blueslegenden zurück auf die Bühne und revolutionierte in den Sechzigern die akustische Gitarre. Er kämpfte mit persönlichen Herausforderungen und wurde in den Neunzigern zum Vorbild für eine neue Generation von Gitarristen. Seine Geschichten sind einzigartig in ihrer Mischung aus Drive, Komik und Abgründigkeit.