In Tune

Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Roots of American Music

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, History, Americas, United States
Cover of the book In Tune by Ben Wynne, LSU Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ben Wynne ISBN: 9780807157824
Publisher: LSU Press Publication: October 6, 2014
Imprint: LSU Press Language: English
Author: Ben Wynne
ISBN: 9780807157824
Publisher: LSU Press
Publication: October 6, 2014
Imprint: LSU Press
Language: English

Born into poverty in Mississippi at the close of the nineteenth century, Charley Patton and Jimmie Rodgers established themselves among the most influential musicians of their era. In Tune tells the story of the parallel careers of these two pioneering recording artists -- one white, one black -- who moved beyond their humble origins to change the face of American music.

At a time when segregation formed impassable lines of demarcation in most areas of southern life, music transcended racial boundaries. Jimmie Rodgers and Charley Patton drew inspiration from musical traditions on both sides of the racial divide, and their songs about hard lives, raising hell, and the hope of better days ahead spoke to white and black audiences alike. Their music reflected the era in which they lived but evoked a range of timeless human emotions. As the invention of the phonograph disseminated traditional forms of music to a wider audience, Jimmie Rodgers gained fame as the "Father of Country Music," while Patton's work eventually earned him the title "King of the Delta Blues."

Patton and Rodgers both died young, leaving behind a relatively small number of recordings. Though neither remains well known to mainstream audiences, the impact of their contributions echoes in the songs of today. The first book to compare the careers of these two musicians, In Tune is a vital addition to the history of American music.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Born into poverty in Mississippi at the close of the nineteenth century, Charley Patton and Jimmie Rodgers established themselves among the most influential musicians of their era. In Tune tells the story of the parallel careers of these two pioneering recording artists -- one white, one black -- who moved beyond their humble origins to change the face of American music.

At a time when segregation formed impassable lines of demarcation in most areas of southern life, music transcended racial boundaries. Jimmie Rodgers and Charley Patton drew inspiration from musical traditions on both sides of the racial divide, and their songs about hard lives, raising hell, and the hope of better days ahead spoke to white and black audiences alike. Their music reflected the era in which they lived but evoked a range of timeless human emotions. As the invention of the phonograph disseminated traditional forms of music to a wider audience, Jimmie Rodgers gained fame as the "Father of Country Music," while Patton's work eventually earned him the title "King of the Delta Blues."

Patton and Rodgers both died young, leaving behind a relatively small number of recordings. Though neither remains well known to mainstream audiences, the impact of their contributions echoes in the songs of today. The first book to compare the careers of these two musicians, In Tune is a vital addition to the history of American music.

More books from LSU Press

Cover of the book Stepdaughters of History by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book The South and the Politics of Slavery, 1828--1856 by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Vulgar Remedies by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Inside the Carnival by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book This Scribe, My Hand by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Voodoo and Power by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Southern Decadence in New Orleans by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book A Politics of Understanding by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Small Mothers of Fright by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Defying Jim Crow by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Horse People by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Treating the Public by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book The Life and Death of Poetry by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book Halls of Honor by Ben Wynne
Cover of the book William Spratling, His Life and Art by Ben Wynne
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy