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| Genre/Form: | Biography Nonfiction Biographies Criticism, interpretation, etc |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Biography, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Tony Russell |
| ISBN: | 9780195325096 0195325095 |
| OCLC Number: | 85822512 |
| Description: | xviii, 258 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents: | A. C. "Eck" Robertson -- Fiddlin' John Carson -- Henry Whitter -- Ernest V. Stoneman -- Uncle Dave Macon -- Vernon Dalhart -- Fiddlin' Powers -- Charlie Poole -- Kelly Harrell -- Da Costa Woltz's Southern Broadcasters -- Uncle Jimmy Thompson -- Dr. Humphrey Bate -- Sam McGee -- Gid Tanner -- Riley Puckett -- Clayton McMichen -- Lowe Stokes -- Earl Johnson -- John Dilleshaw -- Georgia Yellow Hammers -- South Georgia Highballers -- The Cofer Brothers -- Dock Boggs -- Frank Hutchison -- Tom Darby & Jimmie Tarlton -- The Carter Family -- Jimmie Rodgers -- Bridge: the great divide -- Allen Brothers -- Fleming & Townsend -- Chris Bouchillon -- Ed Haley -- Clark Kessinger -- Blind Alfred Reed -- Roy Harvey -- Walter Smith -- Asa Martin -- Dick Burnett -- John D. Foster -- Emry Arthur -- Alfred G. Karnes -- Buell Kazee -- Raymond Render -- G. B. Grayson -- Clarence ("Tom") Ashley -- Carolina Tar Heels -- Carolina Twins -- The Red Fox Chasers -- Bascom Lamar Lunsford -- Leake County Revelers -- Narmour & Smith -- Hoyt Ming -- Dr. Smith's Champion Hoss Hair Pullers -- Fiddlin' Bob Larkan -- Golden Melody Boys -- Walter Coon -- Jules Verne Allen -- Powder River Jack Lee -- The Cartwright Brothers -- Harry "Mac" McClintock -- Goebel Reeves -- John I. White -- Bernard "Slim" Smith -- Carson Robison -- Frank Luther -- Otto Gray & his Oklahoma Cowboys -- Bridge: country music in transition -- Gene Autry -- Jimmie Davis -- Cliff Carlisle -- Bill Cox -- Mac & Bob -- Bradley Kincaid -- The girls of the golden west -- Wilf Carter -- Hank Snow -- Bridge: the radio years -- Lulu Belle & Scotty -- Patsy Montana -- Lily May Ledford -- J. E. Mainer -- The Dixon Brothers -- The Callahan Brothers -- Claude Casey -- Snuffy Jenkins -- Roy Acuff -- "Ramblin' Red" Lowery -- The Delmore Brothers -- Lonnie Glosson -- Grandpa Jones -- Carl Swanson -- Bridge: Western swing and honytonk -- Milton Brown -- Bob Wills -- The Light Crust Doughboys -- Adolph Hofner -- Cliff Bruner -- Hank Penny -- Bob Skyles & his Skyrockets -- The Swift Jewel Cowboys -- Johnnie Lee Wills -- Ted Daffan -- Hoyle Nix -- Rex Griffin -- Buddy Jones -- Al Dexter -- Floyd Tillman -- Ernest Tubb -- Johnny Bond -- Red River Dave McEnery -- Leo Soileau -- Harry Choates -- Molly O'Day -- Rose Maddox. |
| Responsibility: | Tony Russell. |
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The lives of old-time country heroes brilliantly encapsulated...everything is eminently readable, with much of the material researched from the newspapers of the time. Fred Dellar, Mojo This book will become required reading not only among roots music and Americana fans but also among music fans generally ... Tony Russell has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of country music and his writing ... is tight, witty and lively. This book works on several levels, as enjoyable reading material, a book you can dip into now and again and as a superb reference and research tool as well. This is the best book on the roots and history of country music written so far. Tony Burke, Blues & Rhythm Russell has the gift of being able to write with authority, enthusiasm and no small amount of humour ... [He] conveys that urge that one has to listen to the music behind the pages ... Serious country music biography did not get under way until ... 1968 and I have to say that in the 40 years and flood of works since, Russell's book stands up there in the top handful of essential titles. A joy to read and a reliable source. John Atkins, Roots Magazine Russell brings [his subjects] to colourful life with a mixture of chatty, opinionated writing, interview extracts and contemporary reviews...Throw in hundreds of photographs and period newspaper adverts and you have the perfect introduction to what is now truly another world. Country Music People Tony Russell, the great British blues scholar, writes with great feeling...With many previously unseen photos, this is the place to start for anyone whose attention has ever been caught by the pluck of a banjo string. Caspar Llewellyn Smith, Observer Music Monthly Tony Russell has shaken the dust from more than 100 old timers: you gotta love Hoyt Ming and his Pep Steppers, the Girls of the Golden West (Millie and Dolly Good), and the anti-communist Lulu Belle & Scotty. The Times, This is quite unlike any other equivalent documentation of the genre that I have seen...If you have any interest in the genre at all this is certainly an essential buy. Keith Chandler, Musical Traditions ...a fascinating book... This is a very enjoyable book, packed full of information, with great photos and some delightful stories concerning the musicians involved. The comprehensive discography and bibliography provide plenty of ways in which readers can follow up on points of particular interest. Well written, well researched it deserves to be well read. Colin Meadows, The Old Time News Read more...
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