Come hither to go yonder :: playing bluegrass with Bill Monroe /

Bob Black was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in the 1970s. Black's memoir of his time with the man he called the Chief offers the unique vantage point of a man who traveled and performed extensively with the Father of Bluegrass at a time when the music had opened up to new audie...

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Main Author: Black, Bob, 1949-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Urbana ; Chicago : University of Illinois Press, [2005]
Series:Music in American life.
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Online Access:DE-862
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Summary:Bob Black was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in the 1970s. Black's memoir of his time with the man he called the Chief offers the unique vantage point of a man who traveled and performed extensively with the Father of Bluegrass at a time when the music had opened up to new audiences--and Monroe had become a living legend. Both role model and taskmaster, Monroe exerted a profound influence on Black and the musicians who have carried on the bluegrass tradition. In addition to Black's one-of-a-kind story, Come Hither to Go Yonder includes complete listing of Black's appearances with Monroe, recollections of the memorable experiences they shared while working together, descriptions of other important musicians and bands, and suggestions for further reading and listening. Offering a rare perspective on the creative forces that drove one of America's greatest composers and musical innovators, Come Hither to Go Yonder rewards fans of Bill Monroe and bluegrass while offering an insider's view of a crucial time in the music's history.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 179) and index.
ISBN:9780252090561
025209056X
1283097516
9781283097512
9780252072437
025207243X

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