Description: In this eclectic reader, former Blue Brass Boy Tom Ewing gathers the most significant and illuminating of the many articles that have been written about Monroe. Through the writings of nearly 60 observers, interviewers, admirers, folklorist and scholars, this book offers a multifaceted view of one of the most influential country musicians of the 20th century. 24 photos, 1 line drawing.
Review Quotes: "[Ewing] neatly winnows out the chaff and gathers into a bundle what emerges as a complete mosaic of the artist. . . . Indispensable. "--Chuck Hicks, Pop Matters