Morton, David C.
DeFord Bailey: A Black Star in Early Country Music (Distributed for the Country Music Foundation Press)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780915608393
- author:
- Morton, David C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 22.5 x 14.9 x 2.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
DeFord Bailey: A Black Star in Early Country Music DeFord Bailey's story is one of remarkable talent and perseverance in the face of adversity. A virtuoso on the harmonica, guitar, and banjo, Bailey became a star of the Grand Old Opry in the 1920s, only to be fired in 1941 due to the Opry's repressive policies. This fascinating cultural history is told mainly through Bailey's own words, as revealed in interviews conducted by his longtime friend David C. Morton, with cultural and historical background provided by Charles K. Wolfe. Bailey's unique blend of African American and Anglo-Saxon musical traditions, known as "black hillbilly," is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian region. This book offers a unique insight into the life and times of a musical legend, and is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of country music. Through Bailey's own voice, as well as the cultural and historical context provided by Wolfe, this book sheds new light on a pivotal moment in American music history.
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