Recommended Books

Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee played a major role in blues history.

Preston Lauterbach, one of our Recommended Authors, has written an excellent history of Beale Street called Beale Street Dynasty, which we have no hesitation in recommending to our readers.

We also recommend Preston Lauterbach‘s The Chitlin’ Chircuit And The Road To Rock n’ Roll.

Book cover, Beale Street Dynasty by Preston Lauterbach
Book cover, Beale Street Dynasty by Preston Lauterbach

Beale Street Dynasty is available on Amazon.com and on these Amazon pages:

Here are some videos of Preston Lauterbach discussing these books and his research on blues history.

This video features Preston Lauterbach discussing the Chitlin Circuit and the Road to Rock n’ Roll

This one is from Rhodes College and features Preston Lauterbach discussing Beale Street Dynasty. The introductions go on until the 13:05 minute mark, when Preston Lauterbach finally comes onstage. Skip directly to the 13:05 minutes mark.

Here’s another video of Preston Lauterbach being interviewed by WKNO TV.

Book cover, The Chitlin' Circuit and the Road To Rock n' Roll by Preston Lauterbach
Book cover, The Chitlin’ Circuit and the Road To Rock n’ Roll by Preston Lauterbach

If you like Beale Street Dynasty, be sure to check out Preston Lauterbach‘s first book, The Chitlin’ Circuit And The Road To Rock n’ Roll.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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