Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost

Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost

Erin Osmon presents a detailed, human account of the Rust Beltâ€“born musician Jason Molinaâ€”a visionary, prolific, and at times cantankerous singer-songwriter with an autodidactic style that captivated his devoted fans. The songwriting giant behind the bands Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. had a knack for spinning tales, from the many personal myths he cultivated throughout his life to the poems and ballads he penned and performed. As with too many great musicians, Molinaâ€™s complicated relationship with the truth, combined with a secretive relationship with the bottle, ultimately claimed his life.

With a new foreword from singer-songwriter Will Johnson, Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost details Molinaâ€™s personal trials and triumphs and reveals for the first time the true story of Molinaâ€™s last months and works, including an unpublished album unknown to many of his fans. Offering unfettered access to the mind and artistry of Molina through exclusive interviews with family, friends, and collaborators, the book also explores the Midwest music underground and the development of Bloomington, Indianaâ€“based label Secretly Canadian.

As the first authorized and detailed account of this prolific songwriter and self-mythologizer, Jason Molina provides readers with unparalleled insight into Molinaâ€™s tormented life and the fascinating Midwest musical underground that birthed him. Itâ€™s a story for the ages that speaks volumes to the triumphs and trials of the artistic spirit while exploring the meaningful music that Molinaâ€™s creative genius left behind.

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	31 Illustrations, black and white
ReleaseDate	2018-12-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781538112182

Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost

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