The first generation of country music stars : biographies of 50 artists born before 1940 / David Dicaire.

By: Dicaire, David, 1963- [author.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, [2007]Copyright date: 2007Description: 1 online resource (313 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780786485581 (e-book)Subject(s): Country musicians -- United States -- BiographyGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: First generation of country music stars : biographies of 50 artists born before 1940.DDC classification: 781.642092/273 | B LOC classification: ML394 | .D518 2007Online resources: Click to View
Contents:
The pioneers -- Cowboys and radio stars -- Western swing/bluegrass/honky tonk -- Women of country music -- Outlaws, rebels and superstars.
Summary: "This book focuses on fifty of the most important entertainers in the history of country music, from its beginnings in the folk music of early America through the 1970s. Each entry includes a brief biography of the chosen artist with special emphasis on experiences which influenced their musical careers"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-287), discographies, and index.

The pioneers -- Cowboys and radio stars -- Western swing/bluegrass/honky tonk -- Women of country music -- Outlaws, rebels and superstars.

"This book focuses on fifty of the most important entertainers in the history of country music, from its beginnings in the folk music of early America through the 1970s. Each entry includes a brief biography of the chosen artist with special emphasis on experiences which influenced their musical careers"--Provided by publisher.

Description based on print version record.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

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