The First Generation of Country Music Stars: Biographies of 50 Artists Born Before 1940 - Softcover

Dicaire, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786430214 ISBN 13: 9780786430215

Publisher: McFarland, 2007

Synopsis

This book focuses on 50 of the most important entertainers in the history of country music, from its beginnings in the folk music of early America through the 1970s. Divided into five distinct categories, it discusses the pioneers who brought mountain music to mass audiences; cowboys and radio stars who spread country music countrywide; honky-tonk and bluegrass musicians who differentiated country music during the 1940s; the major contributions that female artists made to the genre; and the modern country sound which dominated the genre from the late 1950s to the mid-1980s. Each entry includes a brief biography of the chosen artist with special emphasis on experiences which influenced their musical careers. Covered musicians include Fiddlin' John Carson, Riley Puckett, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Bob Wills, Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Sr., Dale Evans, June Carter Cash, Loretta Lynn, Buck Owens, Roy Clark, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

About this title

About the Author

David Dicaire is the author of numerous works about music history. He lives in Leamington, Ontario, Canada.

Review

"an ideal source for fans"--ARBA.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0786430214
• ISBN 13: 9780786430215
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 312