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This is a history of western /country music as it evolved in Wichita, Kansas, around the radio station KFDI. It goes back to the early days of western music and brings it up to 2021. There are a lot of well knows individuals and groups with stories of their rise to fame and fortune during the 40s and 50s and up to today. The author, Orin Friesen, was a well know disc jocket at KFDI and a member of the Prairie Rose Wranglers. He was present during those days and has lots of stories to share.
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Honky-Tonkers and Western Swingers: Stories of County Music in Wichita, Kansas
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Rowfant Press / Mennonite Press, Wichita, KS, 2021
ISBN 10: 1929731442
ISBN 13: 9781929731442
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Seller: Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, KS, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Rowfant Press / Mennonite Press, Wichita, KS. 2021. Softcover/Trade Wraps. Edition/Printing not stated. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: As New. No DJ. Pictorial card stock wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or folded; text is secure in binding. 246 pp 8vo. The city of Wichita has a rich history in country music, dating back to the 1920s. This book showcases the artists who performed various styles of country music in Wichita during the 20th century, including western swing, honky tonk, rockabilly, bluegrass, country rock, western, and even a bit of southern gospel. It also spotlights those singers who got their start in Wichita and went on to national fame. A clean very presentable copy. Seller Inventory # 016469
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Honky-Tonkers & Western Swingers: Stories of Country Music In Wichita, Kansas
Published by
Rowfant Press, Wichita, KS, 2021
ISBN 10: 1929731442
ISBN 13: 9781929731442
Used
Soft cover
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Seller: Book ReViews, Newton, KS, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. "No one knows the colorful history f Wichita and Kansas radio more than Orin Friesen, who writes about an amazing cast of characters with lean, clear prose, thoughtful insight, and impeccable research. Settle down for a great read!" - Ranger Doug, Riders in the Sky Book is in very nice condition; there are about 5 pages near the back of the book that have some underlining, but the text is not affected. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # H8323
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Honky-Tonkers & Western Swingers: Stories of County Music in Wichita, Kansas
Published by
Rowfant Press, Wichita, 1996
ISBN 10: 1929731442
ISBN 13: 9781929731442
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps, Chanute, KS, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Copyright is 2021. 246 pages. Seller Inventory # 041346
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Honky-Tonkers & Western Swingers: Stories of County Music in Wichita, Kansas
Published by
Rowfant Press, Wichita, 1996
ISBN 10: 1929731442
ISBN 13: 9781929731442
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps, Chanute, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Copyright is 2021. 246 pages. Seller Inventory # 041345