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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Vintage Country: The Essential Artists and Songs, from Old-Time to Honky-Tonk, 1920-1970

Vintage Country: The Essential Artists and Songs, from Old-Time to Honky-Tonk, 1920-1970

Russell, Tony
Bomar, Scott B.

Hardcover

MusiciansCountry & FolkMusic Reference

Publisher Price: $35.00

ISBN10: 0764369687
ISBN13: 9780764369681
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: Sep 28 2025
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.28
Height: 1.13 Width: 5.90 Depth: 7.32
Language: English
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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