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Chet Atkins called Lenny Breau (1941-1984) 'the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth.' Breau?s astonishing virtuosity influenced countless performers, but unfortunately it came at the expense of his personal relationships. Forbes-Roberts analyzes Breau and his recordings to reveal an enormously gifted man and the inner workings of his music.'[A] thorough and fascinating biography, which includes a discography and analysis of Breau?s recordings.'-Toronto Globe and Mail 'Forbes-Roberts does a credible job of depicting the variables that fostered Breau?s total devotion to his instrument and subsequent descent into heroin addiction. Where Forbes-Roberts does his best work though, is in his technical explanations of Breau?s unique guitar system and his comprehensive critical analyses of the artist?s recording sessions.'-All About Jazz'Forbes-Roberts walks the line between adulation and research, music nerd and general interest reporter, with aplomb, and most importantly delivers a very readable account of a personality most readers should find endearing (if heartbreaking), even if they?d never previously heard of Breau.'-Boston Phoenix'The author has delivered a comprehensive, well-written book that evokes both sympathy and admiration for [Breau], with painstaking documentation of his technical approach.'-The Toronto StarAbout the Author:RON FORBES-ROBERTS is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor to Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He is a career musician with a degree in classical guitar and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. GENE LEES?s many important books on jazz include Cats of Any Color: Jazz Black and White.