Discover the roots of country music with Vintage Country-an illustrated journey through 100+ pioneering artists, styles, and essential recordings. Vintage Country is the first illustrated book to explore the rural and urban roots of country music, tracing its evolution from early recordings and radio days to its 1940s-1950s rise, before Nashville's dominance. Written by renowned historian Tony Russell, it profiles over 100 key artists and bands, including Jimmie Rodgers, Doc Boggs, Taylor's Kentucky Boys, Red ...
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Discover the roots of country music with Vintage Country-an illustrated journey through 100+ pioneering artists, styles, and essential recordings. Vintage Country is the first illustrated book to explore the rural and urban roots of country music, tracing its evolution from early recordings and radio days to its 1940s-1950s rise, before Nashville's dominance. Written by renowned historian Tony Russell, it profiles over 100 key artists and bands, including Jimmie Rodgers, Doc Boggs, Taylor's Kentucky Boys, Red Foley, DeZurik Sisters, Carl T. Sprague, Hackberry Ramblers, Hank Williams, Molly O'Day, Merle Travis, and the Louvin Brothers. The book is organized into six chapters by style and era: pre-Depression "Old Time" music, Radio Years stars (1930s-WWII), cowboy & western music, Western swing, honky-tonk, and bluegrass. Each entry highlights the artist's history, influences, and career, with an "essential recordings" list for quick reference. Richly illustrated with posters, sheet music, and artifacts, Vintage Country brings the genre's origins to life through evocative visuals and expert storytelling, making it a compelling resource for music lovers and historians alike.
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