Overview
Though not a household name for the general public, Kent Finlay(1938–2015) was one of the world’s best-known and best-lovedpromoters, mentors, and gurus of Texas music. In 1974, hefounded the Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos as avenue for live music and an incubator for young talent. In 1977,he drove to Nashville and took with him a young, unknownsinger named George Strait. On that trip, Strait recorded a demothat laid the initial foundation of his sensational career. Finlay’sfriends and fans also include such Texas music fixtures as ToddSnider, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jack Ingram, James McMurtry, Joe“King” Carrasco, Marcia Ball, Radney Foster, Omar Dykes (Omarand the Howlers), Terri Hendrix, and Ray Benson (Asleep at theWheel). These and many others have contributed first-personinterviews to this volume, which pays tribute both to Finlay and tohis unselfish love for Texas music and musicians.John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas
Full Product Details
Author: Brian T. Atkinson ,
Jenni Finlay ,
George Strait
Publisher: Texas A & M University Press
Imprint: Texas A & M University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 16.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 24.10cm
Weight: 0.611kg
ISBN: 9781623493783
ISBN 10: 1623493781
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 29 February 2016
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
"""Easy flowing biography with intimate details chronicling his life, from the cotton fields of his boyhood to his professional career as songwriter, educator, and businessman."" -- Texas Monthly, January 2016-- ""Texas Monthly"" (1/28/2016 12:00:00 AM) ""The Table of contents reads llike a who's who of Texas singer-songwriters. This warm and engaging book is fitting tribute to the place and the man who gave it life."" -- Texas Music-- ""Texas Music"" (8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM)"
The Table of contents reads llike a who's who of Texas singer-songwriters. This warm and engaging book is fitting tribute to the place and the man who gave it life. -- Texas Music-- (08/25/2016) Easy flowing biography with intimate details chronicling his life, from the cotton fields of his boyhood to his professional career as songwriter, educator, and businessman. -- Texas Monthly, January 2016--Texas Monthly (01/28/2016)
Author Information
Brian T. Atkinson, the author of I’ll Be Here in the Morning: The Songwriting Legacy of Townes Van Zandt, is a music writer, record label owner, and producer based in Austin, USA. Jenni Finlay is an artist manager, radio promoter, and record producer based in Austin, USA. The daughter of Kent Finlay, she owns Eight 30 Records with Atkinson.
