Blowin' Like Hell - The William Clarke Story
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From the ghetto clubs of South-Central Los Angeles to International fame, William Clarke will go down as one of the greatest and most innovative blues harmonica players of all time. Clarke's life was marked with much adversity and many challenges. From a tough upbringing to the throes of alcoholism, Clarke persevered through determination and hard work to become a brilliant soulful player, vocalist, songwriter, entertainer and producer. He left behind a rich legacy through the many great albums he produced that have endured the test of time and will continue to do so. He was a harmonica player's harmonica player and should always hold a spot in the heart of all blues musicians and fans.
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Reviews:
"I just finished reading Blowin’ Like Hell and you did a wonderful job telling Bill’s story. It’s so great that Bill’s story is now available for people to read. I could tell how much your heart was put into it. Definitely a labor of love. It’s a great read and I ain’t lyin"
Charlie Musselwhite, legendary harmonica player
“Thanks for writing this book and honoring Bill” Steve Guyger, harp player (Jimmy Rogers)
“I’m really glad the book has been so well received. I enjoyed it a lot, and learned things about Bill, both his career and his music (and the man) that I didn’t know. I’m sure glad you wrote it.” Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records founder and president.
"I just wanted to say nice work! It felt real. Honest. Balanced. Thanks for caring enough to get it right. I think Bill would be proud."
Rick Holmstrom, guitarist William Clarke, Mavis Staples
“A great read with a lot of insight into both William Clarke and the Southern California blues scene.” Winslow Yerxa, author, “Harmonica for Dummies”
"Clarke deserves to be remembered and this book allows us to do just that" Living Blues Magazine, March 2024
"A debt of gratitude to Paul Barry for helping Jeanette fulfill her promise to continue to shine a light on William Clarke’s legacy." Blues Blast Magazine
“I enjoyed it, learned a lot, and It sounds like the Bill I knew… a well written book.” Dick Shurman, Blues historian
"Huge congratulations to Paul Barry on the publication of his great new book, "Blowin' Like Hell: The William Clarke Story." The blues is a storytelling music that has always been driven by powerful personalities, and this book is an important addition to the history of that music. William Clarke was a huge talent who loved traditional blues with all his soul but who also understood that every blues musician needs to add his or her own thing to the genre. And Bill certainly did that. An artist of his stature deserved to have his story not only told, but told in the right way. Paul has done just that with this artfully done labor of love. Check it out!" Kim Field, Author
“One of the great American harmonica players, William Clarke, deserves this fine new biography “Blowing’ Like Hell” by harmonica player Paul Barry. Barry knew Clarke personally and spent a lot of time with him, so you know this book is the real deal. I loved reading it.”
Michael Erlewine, founder All-Music Guide (Allmusic.com)
"I just finished the book, and I was absolutely blown away! I can't say enough good things about it and I couldn't put it down! What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful musician and man." Barry Levenson, guitarist (William Clarke, Canned Heat)
“Finished the book! It was fabulous. I learned so much and Paul Barry did a superb job of telling Clarke's story. I highly recommend that you grab a copy from Paul.” Ronnie Shellist, harmonica instructor
“Read the book and it’s great.” Henry Carvajal, guitarist, William Clarke, Rod Piazza
"Paul: I got the copy of the book! Thank you!! It looks fantastic, and I'm truly enjoying the read. I'm learning so many things about Bill that I didn't know. You've really done a great thing by pushing through and getting it written and published. A mitzvah, as they say: a blessing for the world. When you find yourself, as we all eventually find ourselves, on a deathbed, decades hence, I know you'll look back and say, "That was something I was put here to do, and I got it done." Now it's done, and it will stay done. Thanks for doing it." Adam Gussow, Author, harmonica player
"I just finished reading Blowin’ Like Hell and you did a wonderful job telling Bill’s story. It’s so great that Bill’s story is now available for people to read. I could tell how much your heart was put into it. Definitely a labor of love. It’s a great read and I ain’t lyin"
Charlie Musselwhite, legendary harmonica player
“Thanks for writing this book and honoring Bill” Steve Guyger, harp player (Jimmy Rogers)
“I’m really glad the book has been so well received. I enjoyed it a lot, and learned things about Bill, both his career and his music (and the man) that I didn’t know. I’m sure glad you wrote it.” Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records founder and president.
"I just wanted to say nice work! It felt real. Honest. Balanced. Thanks for caring enough to get it right. I think Bill would be proud."
Rick Holmstrom, guitarist William Clarke, Mavis Staples
“A great read with a lot of insight into both William Clarke and the Southern California blues scene.” Winslow Yerxa, author, “Harmonica for Dummies”
"Clarke deserves to be remembered and this book allows us to do just that" Living Blues Magazine, March 2024
"A debt of gratitude to Paul Barry for helping Jeanette fulfill her promise to continue to shine a light on William Clarke’s legacy." Blues Blast Magazine
“I enjoyed it, learned a lot, and It sounds like the Bill I knew… a well written book.” Dick Shurman, Blues historian
"Huge congratulations to Paul Barry on the publication of his great new book, "Blowin' Like Hell: The William Clarke Story." The blues is a storytelling music that has always been driven by powerful personalities, and this book is an important addition to the history of that music. William Clarke was a huge talent who loved traditional blues with all his soul but who also understood that every blues musician needs to add his or her own thing to the genre. And Bill certainly did that. An artist of his stature deserved to have his story not only told, but told in the right way. Paul has done just that with this artfully done labor of love. Check it out!" Kim Field, Author
“One of the great American harmonica players, William Clarke, deserves this fine new biography “Blowing’ Like Hell” by harmonica player Paul Barry. Barry knew Clarke personally and spent a lot of time with him, so you know this book is the real deal. I loved reading it.”
Michael Erlewine, founder All-Music Guide (Allmusic.com)
"I just finished the book, and I was absolutely blown away! I can't say enough good things about it and I couldn't put it down! What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful musician and man." Barry Levenson, guitarist (William Clarke, Canned Heat)
“Finished the book! It was fabulous. I learned so much and Paul Barry did a superb job of telling Clarke's story. I highly recommend that you grab a copy from Paul.” Ronnie Shellist, harmonica instructor
“Read the book and it’s great.” Henry Carvajal, guitarist, William Clarke, Rod Piazza
"Paul: I got the copy of the book! Thank you!! It looks fantastic, and I'm truly enjoying the read. I'm learning so many things about Bill that I didn't know. You've really done a great thing by pushing through and getting it written and published. A mitzvah, as they say: a blessing for the world. When you find yourself, as we all eventually find ourselves, on a deathbed, decades hence, I know you'll look back and say, "That was something I was put here to do, and I got it done." Now it's done, and it will stay done. Thanks for doing it." Adam Gussow, Author, harmonica player
