The Legends Of Bluegrass Music

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The Legends Of Bluegrass Music

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Author : Mike Cunningham
language : en
Publisher: Mike Cunningham
Release Date : 2023-07-27

The Legends Of Bluegrass Music written by Mike Cunningham and has been published by Mike Cunningham this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-27 with Music categories.

In the heart of the American South, amid rolling hills and lush landscapes, a genre of music was born that would enchant generations and shape the very essence of the nation's musical heritage. "The Legends of Bluegrass Music" is a journey through the lives and contributions of the most influential figures in this soul-stirring genre. At the heart of the Bluegrass universe stands a figure synonymous with the genre itself—the "Father of Bluegrass," Bill Monroe. From his roots in Kentucky to the revolutionary creation of the Bluegrass Boys, his trailblazing path defined not only the sound but the spirit of this distinctive music. Within these pages, encounter the inimitable duo of Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. Their enduring partnership enchanted audiences far and wide, inspiring us to explore the profound connection between tradition and innovation. The architects of Bluegrass, like The Stanley Brothers, Ralph and Carter, left an indelible mark with heartfelt harmonies and soul-stirring lyrics, while pioneers Reno and Smiley and The Osborne Brothers broadened the genre's scope. But the Legends of Bluegrass extend beyond its early days. A new wave of artists emerged, including Alison Krauss and Keith Whitely, each carrying the torch and adding their unique flair. From joyous fiddle tunes to heartrending ballads, Bluegrass weaves a tapestry of emotions, vividly portraying the human experience. Join us on this musical odyssey through time, where we delve into the lives and accomplishments of the Legends of Bluegrass Music. Their stories remind us of the power of music to unite, uplift, and transcend barriers. As we journey through the pages of this book, we are moved by the incredible talent and indomitable spirit of these legendary artists who shaped Bluegrass into an everlasting, cherished art form.

Fate Flukes Fame In Country And Bluegrass Music Legends

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Author : Dennis Goodwin
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-11-25

Fate Flukes Fame In Country And Bluegrass Music Legends written by Dennis Goodwin and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-25 with Music categories.

Country and Bluegrass Music, with their pure and simple joys and sorrows, have forged a common bond among Texas cowboys, New York accountants and Oklahoma house-wives. This bond has not only connected the fans, but also bound together history's glittering array of Country and Bluegrass entertainers. One of the links connecting this patchwork assortment of music legends is a restless dream-hungry spirit. They lived on odd jobs and daydreams as they waited for fate to switch on their spotlight. Ironically, when that light finally beamed, it was often ignited by a spark that no one could have predicted. Merle Haggard, for instance, found his light through a prison vent during solitary confinement in San Quentin. Earl Scruggs' mastery of the banjo was enhanced by a childhood argument. With Roy Acuff, the beam of stardom would only glow after a near-tragic misfortune ruined his dream of a professional baseball career. Jimmy Martin's entrance onto the bluegrass stage came after he was fired for singing on the job. Loretta Lynn's world was illuminated by a friend's high-stakes deal. Carter Stanley's guitar techniques sprang from a "singing mailman." And Patsy Cline's spotlight was switched on by a song she didn't even want to sing. The stories of these fortunate twists of fate are often as intriguing as the Country and Bluegrass legends they produced. This book will let you join the solid gold legends of Country and Bluegrass music as they travel down the elusive path of fate, flukes and fame.

Fate Flukes And Fame In Bluegrass Music Legends

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Author : Dennis Goodwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-05-02

Fate Flukes And Fame In Bluegrass Music Legends written by Dennis Goodwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-02 with categories.

The parking lot of a bluegrass festival tells it all. You'll find mud-caked farm trucks, freshly washed SUVs and college-stickered sports cars...all parked side by side. For a few hours, the barriers that usually separate the stock brokers from the grocery clerks and the housewives from the college professors have somehow dissolved.Floating over and weaving in amongst the audience, are the voices and music of another time. Those voices and that music reminds them that although life was different back then, it was filled with the same heartaches, joys and dreams that visit us all. Those voices often originated in ancient Scotland and Ireland and soared across the ocean to echo through the Appalachian mountains. Then, as the fiddle cries and the tenor reaches for the sky, those ancient voices once again resonate through another generation.The stories behind the music are sometimes as colorful as the high-lonesome songs themselves. They are often flavored with the irony of the odd twists and turns of fortune. Earl Scruggs' mastery of the banjo, for example, was enhanced by a childhood argument. Jimmy Martin's entrance onto the bluegrass stage came after he was fired for singing on the job. Alison Krauss, a master of the bluegrass fiddle, actually wanted to play the piano. And Carter Stanley's guitar techniques sprang from a neighborhood "singing mailman."When you open the cover of the concise little booklet, you the bluegrass music legends-to-be as they travel down the elusive path of fate, flukes and fame.

North Carolina String Music Masters

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Author : Elizabeth A. Carlson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016-02-08

North Carolina String Music Masters written by Elizabeth A. Carlson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-08 with Music categories.

North Carolina musicians pioneered and mastered the genres of old-time and bluegrass music. The roots of American music are deeply grounded in North Carolina's music history. Doc Watson played mountain fiddle tunes on guitar. He emerged as the father of flatpicking and forever changed the role of the guitar in American music. Charlie Poole created techniques that eventually defined bluegrass, and folks around the state heard his banjo on some of the most important old-time recordings. Rising star Rhiannon Giddens keeps the music alive today through new interpretations of classic old-time and bluegrass songs. Elizabeth Carlson profiles these and other masters of string music in this fascinating record of North Carolina's musical past, present and future.

Fate Flukes And Fame In Bluegrass Music

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Author : Dennis Goodwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-12-16

Fate Flukes And Fame In Bluegrass Music written by Dennis Goodwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-16 with categories.

Bluegrass music legends, like the rugged back-country farmers they often sang about, knew the value of tedious hard work and perseverance. Instead of crop-killing droughts and devastating dustbowls, they often faced years of playing their songs to rowdy drunks in smoke-filled dives. Year by year, they patiently tended their bluegrass "field of dreams" with loving hands and blistered fingers. As they practiced their instruments and perfected their high-lonesome harmonies, even the city slickers among them seem to rhythmically drift back to an earlier time. They settled into an age when news of the world didn't flash by on non-stop news channels. It was tossed on the porch by a young man on a bicycle, to peruse with morning coffee and a pipe-full of Prince Albert. Although that slower pace could be comforting, it sometimes felt like time was standing still. Now and then, though, life could suddenly pick up speed, and their musical fields would flower and turn to solid gold. Jimmy Martin's crop flourished, for example, when he was fired from his job for singing too much. Carter and Ralph Stanley's golden harvest sprang from a singing mailman. And young Earl Scruggs' musical seeds began to spout after a childhood argument. Join the legends of bluegrass as they follow the furrows of fate, flukes and fame.

Homegrown Music

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Author : Stephanie P. Ledgin
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2004-09-30

Homegrown Music written by Stephanie P. Ledgin and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-30 with Social Science categories.

With retail sales of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack exceeding 6.5 million copies since its 2000 release, bluegrass music has re-entered the spotlight as a major American style, spawning huge successes with subsequent albums. Author Stephanie P. Ledgin has captured the rich history of this music in Homegrown Music, a lively, informative book that is perfect for newcomers and devoted fans, musicians, and non-musicians. Though recognized and embraced internationally, bluegrass is one of only two musical genres native to America and, like jazz, it boasts a colorful and lively history, one that is captured here in all its detail complete with candid interviews with such legends as Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Covering such aspects of bluegrass as instrumentation, songs, the festival experience, and parking lot picking, Homegrown Music also offers candid interviews with many celebrated bluegrass figures. An extensive up-to-the-minute resource guide of print, audio-visual, and Internet materials rounds out the volume. Enthusiasts of all ages will find much to discover and much to enjoy.

Play Like A Legend

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Author : Joe Carr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-09

Play Like A Legend written by Joe Carr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09 with Bluegrass music categories.

Mel Bay is pleased to present the first-ever book focused on the mandolin stylings of Father of Bluegrass Music Bill Monroe. Author Joe Carr dissects Monroe's unique approach to the mandolin through analysis of the icon's stylistic nuances, licks and repertoire. Included in the book are transcriptions, new in the style of arrangements, chord voicings and rhythm/backup patterns. Further, this bookincludes 32 never-before-seen photos of Monroe in performance with his bandThe Bluegrass Boys and special guests. Complete with audio, Play Like a Legend: Bill Monroe Tunes & Songs for Mandolin will take the reader back to theroots of bluegrass through its iconic founder's stylings

True Adventures With The King Of Bluegrass

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Author : Tom Piazza
language : en
Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press
Release Date : 2009

True Adventures With The King Of Bluegrass written by Tom Piazza and has been published by Vanderbilt University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Jimmy Martin was just twenty-two years old when Bill Monroe asked him to join the Blue Grass Boys. That invitation was the start of a career that spanned half a century and culminated with Martin's induction into the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Honor. Always an enigmatic figure, Martin was as famous for his temper as he was for his talent. On assignment from the Oxford American magazine, fiction writer and music critic Tom Piazza drove from his home in New Orleans to Nashville to interview Martin and found himself pitched headlong into a world he couldn't have anticipated. Martin's mercurial personality drew the writer into a series of escalating encounters (with mean dogs, broken-down cars, and near electrocution), culminating in a harrowing and unforgettable expedition, with Martin, to the Grand Ole Opry. Though, or perhaps because, visits to the Opry like the one Piazza recounts were common for Martin, and though he frequently played on its stage and always hoped to become a member, he died before seeing his dream fulfilled. True Adventures with the King of Bluegrass is the funny, scary, and powerfully poignant portrait of one of the legends of American music. Co-published with the Country Music Foundation Press

Classic Country

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Author : Charles K. Wolfe
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-05-03

Classic Country written by Charles K. Wolfe and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05-03 with Art categories.

Now for the first time, country music authority Charles K. Wolfe gathers together his profiles of 50 legends of country music, including Bill Monroe, Lefty Frizzell, and Kitty Wells.

The Bluegrass Reader

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Author : Thomas Goldsmith
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2004

The Bluegrass Reader written by Thomas Goldsmith and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Music categories.

A chronological guide to bluegrass music that describes and traces the development of the musical genre.