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Long John Baldry event

PAUL MYERS
talk, screening & booksigning for "It Ain't Easy: Long John Baldry and
the Birth of the British Blues"
Friday, November 9 at 7 pmat The Booksmith (1644 Haight Street in San
Francisco)

Long John Baldry is one of the little-known legends of rock n roll.
Considered the father of British blues, Baldry knew, influenced, and
worked with Elton John, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney,
John Mayall, Mick Fleetwood and others. Drawing on intimate anecdotes
from Baldry's legendary friends and lovers, Paul Myers uncovers the
man behind the myth. It Ain't Easy: Long John Baldry and the Birth of
the British Blues traces the musician's extraordinary life from birth
during the London Blitz to the musical, social and sexual upheaval of
the 60s and 70s. Paul Myers' presentation will include rare film clips
of Long John Baldry and other musicians.

Paul Myers is the author of Barenaked Ladies: Public Stunts, Private
Stories. As a broadcaster, he has appeared on American and Canadian
television. His journalism has appeared in publications in the United
States, Canada and England.

This Booksmith sponsored event will take place at The Booksmith (1644
Haight Street in San Francisco). For further information, call
415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com     If you can't attend this
event and would like to order a signed copy of the author's new book,
please email or phone our store.