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Overview"When the story of banjo superstar Earl Scruggs is told, the rich musical environment that produced him is often ignored. During his lifetime Scruggs spun a creation myth around his playing, convincing many that he was the sole originator of a three-finger, up-picking, banjo style. For the first time, this book tells the full story of the music and musicians of the western Carolinas that influenced Earl Scruggs. Based on more than 15 years of in-depth research, this book includes the story of country music recording pioneers Parker and Woolbright, Fisher Hendley and Martin Melody Boys; rare images of area music makers; and the history and development of fiddlers' conventions and radio barn dances. Together, these stories are woven into the biographies of Earl's mentors to reveal the musical atmosphere in which they developed the ""three-finger picking"" style that so enchanted a young Earl Scruggs." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bob CarlinPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.175kg ISBN: 9781476686677ISBN 10: 147668667 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 30 July 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents"Acknowledgments Preface: Why Earl? One. Pre-History ""B.E."" (Before Earl) Two. The Greatest Musical Tournament in Western North Carolina Three. John W. Ross, Charlie Parker and Mack Woolbright Part One Four. Mack Woolbright: Parts Two and Three Five. What Earl Scruggs Heard Six. Crazy Crystals and Aristocratic Pigs: The Fisher Hendley Story Seven.WBT-Charlotte Eight. Crazy Water and Crazy Bands Nine. Aristocratically Yours, Fisher Hendley Conclusion: Post-History ""A.E."" (After Earl) Discography Chapter Notes Bibliography Index"ReviewsAuthor InformationMusician and writer Bob Carlin is the author of several books. His articles have been published in Journal of Country Music and Bluegrass Unlimited. He lives in Lexington, North Carolina. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |