The Story of Electric Blues Guitar Legend Michael Bloomfield

Here is a biographic documentary about the life and music of legendary blues guitarist, Michael Bloomfield. From his early playing days in Chicago, to his first recordings with John Hammond, and then Bob Dylan, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, the Electric Flag band, to his Super Session with Al Kooper – and his solo career. Here we have provided a complete compilation of The Michael Bloomfield Story, Parts 1 through 10. Special thanks to David Dann and his website Mike Bloomfield: An American Guitarist for providing the following biography.

Introductory notes from @bloomsdisco on YouTube (that is, David Dann, I presume): IN CELEBRATION OF Michael Bloomfield’s 67th birthday anniversary, mikebloomfieldamericanmusic.com offers a video biography of the legendary guitarist, detailing his remarkable career with images, interview clips and music. Created by filmmakers Nick Lerman and Alex Wernquest, and site manager David Dann, this 10-part narrative begins with Bloomfield as a young, up-and-coming guitarist recording for John Hammond Sr., playing with Bob Dylan and joining the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. It then follows Michael as he creates the Electric Flag and performs to standing ovations at Monterey, records “Super Session” with Al Kooper and then pursues a career playing music on his own terms. Included are excerpts from previously unheard Bloomfield recordings as well as rare and seldom-seen photos of the guitarist.

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 1

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 3

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 4

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 5

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 6

Audio track to video deleted by request of copyright holder(s).

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 7

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 8

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 9

The Michael Bloomfield Story – Part 10

Unfortunately this part has been blocked by YouTube by request of copyright holder(s).

 

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