![]() ![]() He further argues that the received narrative of blues’ genesis in the Mississippi Delta is both incorrect and that the narrative derives from erasure of New Orleans Creole accomplishments. The book posits that the Blues and related genres derive from the urban and urbane Creole culture of New Orleans. In June 2021, King’s book “The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music And Culture” was published by Chicago Review Press. He is also featured in Down from the Mountain and More Music from Ray soundtracks. He is featured playing the part of Tommy Johnson in the Coen brothers' 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?. King has sold more than 10 million records in the United States. He has won awards including "Album of the Year" for both Grammy Award and Country Music Awards. His early recordings were released under the name Chris Thomas. He is the son of blues musician Tabby Thomas. King was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Chris Thomas King (born Durwood Christopher Thomas, October 14, 1962) is an American blues musician and actor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. ![]()
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