Don McLeese
Dwight Yoakam: A Thousand Miles from Nowhere
- ISBN 13:
- 9780292723818
- author:
- Don McLeese
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Texas Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 12.7 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Film, Television & Music, Music, Biography: arts & entertainment, Country & Western music, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, Country musicians - United States, Yoakam, Dwight, Biography/Autobiography, Biography & A
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dwight Yoakam: A Musical Biography Dwight Yoakam has defied categorization throughout his career, effortlessly bridging the worlds of commercial country and alternative rock. With over 25 million records sold, he remains one of the most successful artists of all time. This biography, written by award-winning music journalist Don McLeese, explores the key influences in Yoakam's music and how he has combined different styles to create a unique sound. Drawing on interviews with Yoakam and those closely associated with his success, including producer Pete Anderson, the book sheds light on the essential issue of authenticity in country music and popular culture. Through its wide-ranging insights, Dwight Yoakam offers a fascinating portrait of an artist who has established himself as a visionary beyond his time.