Table of Contents

CONTENTS The Roots of Country From the Old Country American Folk Traditional Instruments Record Pioneers Radio Revolution The Grand Ole Opry Hillbilly Singing Cowboys Western Swing Bluegrass Rockabilly Hillbilly plus blues equals rock'n'roll Sun Records Country Meets Mainstream plus Country Legends and Profiles

About the Author

A musician in the Sixties, in the Seventies Mike Evans was also a regular contributor to 'Melody Maker'. He has commissioned and edited over sixty titles on music and popular culture His previous books include:'The Art of the Beatles' [1984], the best-selling 'Elvis:A Celebration' [2002], 'NYC Rock:Rock'n'Roll in the Big Apple' and 'Waking Up In New York City' [2003], 'Ray Charles: The Birth Of Soul' [2005]. 'Rock & Roll' and 'Musicals Facts, Figures & Fun ' [2006] see also ROCK & ROLL and MUSICALS FACTS, FIGURES & FUN