David McGee Knihy

The Lives in Music series meshes biography with discography. This debut title profiles the legendary King of Blues, B.B. King. An opening essay charts his life from childhood in the Mississippi Delta up to his first studio session. The author then takes an inside look at his distinguished career, album by album, offering a critical appraisal of each recording and a portrait of the making of each album. First-hand interviews with B.B. King, as well as producers, engineers, arrangers, and key musicians, bring these sessions to life and provide readers a context for understanding B.B. King's recordings in light of his career and life events that shaped them. This definitive book also incudes a complete history of every B.B. King session.

East Tennessee played a crucial role in the history of stock car racing, despite not being widely recognized as a key area for the sport. The book highlights the contributions of early figures such as Brownie King and Paul Lewis from Johnson City, showcasing the region's impact on the evolution of racing. It delves into the rich heritage and stories that shaped the sport, providing insight into the local culture and the individuals who helped forge the path for stock car racing's development.

The book explores the rich history of Bristol Motor Speedway, famed as the "World's Fastest Half-Mile," and its evolution into a major sporting venue. Author David McGee shares insider stories that reveal surprising moments from the track's storied past, appealing to both casual fans and die-hard enthusiasts. Accompanied by unique, never-before-published photographs, this collection captures the excitement and legacy of NASCAR at Bristol, making it an essential read for racing aficionados.