Vintage Country : The Essential Artists and Songs, from Old-Time to Honky-Tonk, 1920–1970
by
Tony Russell
Book Details
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0764369687
ISBN-13
9780764369681
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 28th, 2025
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
45 grams
Ksh 5,750.00
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Discover the roots of country music with Vintage Country—an illustrated journey through over 100 pioneering artists, styles, and essential recordings.
Discover the roots of country music with Vintage Countryan 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 1940s1950s rise, before Nashvilles dominance.
Written by renowned historian Tony Russell, it profiles over 100 key artists and bands, including Jimmie Rodgers, Doc Boggs, Taylors Kentucky Boys, Red Foley, DeZurik Sisters, Carl T. Sprague, Hackberry Ramblers, Hank Williams, Molly ODay, 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 (1930sWWII), cowboy & western music, Western swing, honky-tonk, and bluegrass. Each entry highlights the artists history, influences, and career, with an essential recordings list for quick reference.
Richly illustrated with posters, sheet music, and artifacts, Vintage Country brings the genres origins to life through evocative visuals and expert storytelling, making it a compelling resource for music lovers and historians alike.
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 1940s1950s rise, before Nashvilles dominance.
Written by renowned historian Tony Russell, it profiles over 100 key artists and bands, including Jimmie Rodgers, Doc Boggs, Taylors Kentucky Boys, Red Foley, DeZurik Sisters, Carl T. Sprague, Hackberry Ramblers, Hank Williams, Molly ODay, 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 (1930sWWII), cowboy & western music, Western swing, honky-tonk, and bluegrass. Each entry highlights the artists history, influences, and career, with an essential recordings list for quick reference.
Richly illustrated with posters, sheet music, and artifacts, Vintage Country brings the genres origins to life through evocative visuals and expert storytelling, making it a compelling resource for music lovers and historians alike.
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