Country Music : A Biographical Dictionary

ISBN-13: 9780415866859 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 540 str.

Richard Carlin

Opis

An eclectic look at the diverse artists, genres and musical instruments that have shaped the country sound. This A-Z guide covers more than 700 artists and groups, and also includes articles on specific styles and instruments.

Recenzje

'High remarks for inclusiveness ... Included here are more than 700 insightful, alphabetical entries on some of the major subgenres of country music as well as informative and entertaining biographical sketches ... Recommended especially for school and public libraries looking for a current, not-too-scholarly, single-volume biographical reference.' - Library Journal

Spis treści

Entries include: Alabama * Allen, Rosalie * Area Code 615 * Armstrong Twins * Baker, Kenny * Banjo, 5-string * Beverly Hills Billies * Bluegrass Music * Brooks, Garth * Buffalo Gals, The * Carlin, Bob * Clement, Cowboy Jack * Country Gazette * Delmore Brothers * Dillards, The * Evans, Sara * Friedman, Kinky * Glaser Brothers * Griffin, Rex * Harris, Emmylou * Honky Tonk Music * Keith, Bill * Kristofferson, Kris * Lulu Belle and Scotty * McCall, C.W. * Minstrel/Traveling Shows * Nashville Sound, The * Nitty Gritty Dirt Band * Parton, Dolly * Pierce, Webb * Rube/Hillbilly Humor * Shelton Brothers * Smith, Connie * Truck Driving Songs * Watson, Doc * Womack, Lee Ann * and many more.

O autorze

Richard Carlin