Bill Clifton: America's Bluegrass Ambassador to the World by Bill C. Malone (Eng

Description: Bill Clifton by Bill C. Malone The most atypical of bluegrass artists, Bill Clifton has enjoyed a long career as a recording artist, performer, and champion of old-time music. Bill C. Malone pens the story of Cliftons eclectic life and influential career. Born into a prominent Maryland family, Clifton connected with old-time music as a boy. Clifton made records around earning a Masters degree, fifteen years in the British folk scene, and stints in the Peace Corps and Marines. Yet that was just the beginning. Closely allied with the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Mike Seeger, and others, Clifton altered our very perceptions of the music--organizing one of the first outdoor bluegrass festivals, publishing a book of folk and gospel standards that became a cornerstone of the folk revival, and introducing both traditional and progressive bluegrass around the world. As Malone shows, Clifton clothed the music of working-class people in the vestments of romance, celebrating the log cabin as a refuge from modernism that rang with the timeless music of Appalachia. An entertaining account by an eminent music historian, Bill Clifton clarifies the myths and illuminates the paradoxes of an amazing musical life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The most atypical of bluegrass artists, Bill Clifton has enjoyed a long career as a recording artist, performer, and champion of old-time music. Bill C. Malone pens the story of Cliftons eclectic life and influential career. Born into a prominent Maryland family, Clifton connected with old-time music as a boy. Clifton made records around earning a Masters degree, fifteen years in the British folk scene, and stints in the Peace Corps and Marines. Yet that was just the beginning. Closely allied with the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Mike Seeger, and others, Clifton altered our very perceptions of the music--organizing one of the first outdoor bluegrass festivals, publishing a book of folk and gospel standards that became a cornerstone of the folk revival, and introducing both traditional and progressive bluegrass around the world. As Malone shows, Clifton clothed the music of working-class people in the vestments of romance, celebrating the log cabin as a refuge from modernism that rang with the timeless music of Appalachia.An entertaining account by an eminent music historian, Bill Clifton clarifies the myths and illuminates the paradoxes of an amazing musical life. Author Biography Bill C. Malone is professor emeritus of history at Tulane University. His books include Dont Get above Your Raisin: Country Music and the Southern Working Class and Country Music, U.S.A. Review "[Bill Clifton] is very enlightening regarding the career of an important figure in the popularization and spreading of a more urbane and less localized bluegrass music."--Ted Lehmanns Bluegrass, Books, and Brainstorms "A definitive and engaging work. . . . This book is full of the kind of nuance and detail that only a longtime scholar and enthusiast could produce."--ARSC Journal "Anyone interested in the history of bluegrass, old-time, and country music will benefit from Bill Malones scholarship and will not be disappointed with his biography of Bill Clifton"--Journal of Southern History" "A great read into one of our wonderful musical influences." --Bluegrass Unlimited"Extremely stimulating. Cliftons early life, interests, and talents led him into many dramatic situations, which are masterfully described in Malones biography. Bill Clifton made a wise choice in tapping Malone as his biographer."--Fred Bartenstein, editor of Bluegrass Bluesman: A Memoir"A marvelous and wide-ranging biography of Bill Clifton by Bill Malone, the acknowledged dean of country music historians. Malone has added rich detail to our understanding of Cliftons musical context, particularly in bluegrass."--Ronald D. Cohen, co-author of Roots of the Revival: American and British Folk Music in the 1950s Long Description Pioneer, pathfinder, and proponent--the journey of an unlikely bluegrass icon. The most atypical of bluegrass artists, Bill Clifton has enjoyed a long career as a recording artist, performer, and champion of old-time music. Bill C. Malone pens the story of Cliftons eclectic life and influential career. Born into a prominent Maryland family, Clifton connected with old-time music as a boy. Clifton made records around earning a Masters degree, fifteen years in the British folk scene, and stints in the Peace Corps and Marines. Yet that was just the beginning. Closely allied with the Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Mike Seeger, and others, Clifton altered our very perceptions of the music--organizing one of the first outdoor bluegrass festivals, publishing a book of folk and gospel standards that became a cornerstone of the folk revival, and introducing both traditional and progressive bluegrass around the world. As Malone shows, Clifton clothed the music of working-class people in the vestments of romance, celebrating the log cabin as a refuge from modernism that rang with the timeless music of Appalachia. An entertaining account by an eminent music historian, Bill Clifton clarifies the myths and illuminates the paradoxes of an amazing musical life. Review Text "Extremely stimulating. Cliftons early life, interests, and talents led him into many dramatic situations, which are masterfully described in Malones biography. Bill Clifton made a wise choice in tapping Malone as his biographer."--Fred Bartenstein, editor of Bluegrass Bluesman: A Memoir "A marvelous and wide-ranging biography of Bill Clifton by Bill Malone, the acknowledged dean of country music historians. Malone has added rich detail to our understanding of Cliftons musical context, particularly in bluegrass."--Ronald D. Cohen, co-author of Roots of the Revival: American and British Folk Music in the 1950s Review Quote Extremely stimulating. Cliftons early life, interests, and talents led him into many dramatic situations, which are masterfully described in Malones biography. Bill Clifton made a wise choice in tapping Malone as his biographer.--Fred Bartenstein, editor of Bluegrass Bluesman: A Memoir "A marvelous and wide-ranging biography of Bill Clifton by Bill Malone, the acknowledged dean of country music historians. Malone has added rich detail to our understanding of Cliftons musical context, particularly in bluegrass."--Ronald D. Cohen, co-author of Roots of the Revival: American and British Folk Music in the 1950s Promotional "Headline" Pioneer, pathfinder, and proponent--the journey of an unlikely bluegrass icon Details ISBN0252082001 Author Bill C. Malone Pages 184 Publisher University of Illinois Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 0252082001 ISBN-13 9780252082009 Format Paperback Imprint University of Illinois Press Subtitle Americas Bluegrass Ambassador to the World Place of Publication Baltimore Country of Publication United States Birth 1947 Short Title BILL CLIFTON Language English Media Book Residence US Series Music in American Life DEWEY 782.421642092 Publication Date 2016-09-20 UK Release Date 2016-09-20 NZ Release Date 2016-09-20 US Release Date 2016-09-20 Illustrations 35 black and white photographs, discography Alternative 9780252040535 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129569590;

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