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Management number 201809369 Release Date 2025/10/08 List Price $46.79 Model Number 201809369
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Buddy Emmons, a pedal steel guitar maestro, has been recognized as the No Depression's Most Memorable Music Book of 2022. Steve Fishell's biography and memoir, Buddy Emmons: A Life in Music, draws extensively on in-depth interviews with Emmons and his autobiographical writings. It showcases his journey from playing strip clubs to a Grand Ole Opry debut with Little Jimmy Dickens at age 18, and his work with Ernest Tubb and Ray Price. The book also includes stories and anecdotes from Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Linda Ronstadt, and Pat Martino, providing a fascinating musical and personal portrait of an innovator whose peerless playing and countless recordings recognized no boundaries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: University of Illinois Press


The pedal steel guitar virtuoso, Buddy Emmons, has left an indelible mark on the music industry over his illustrious career spanning over five decades. His unparalleled skill and mastery have set the standard for musicians worldwide. In his remarkable book, "A No Depression: The Most Memorable Music Book of 2022," Steve Fishell combines biography and memoir to delve into the life and times of this musical legend. Through extensive interviews with Emmons and his autobiographical writings, Fishell paints a vivid portrait of the artist's journey.

Emmons' ascent from playing in strip clubs at the age of 18 to his Grand Ole Opry debut with Little Jimmy Dickens is a testament to his unwavering determination and talent. His restless experimentation led him to collaborate with iconic figures such as Ernest Tubb and Ray Price, cementing his place in the annals of American music. Fishell weaves in captivating stories and anecdotes from a host of musical greats, including Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Linda Ronstadt, and Pat Martino. These personal accounts provide a fascinating musical and personal portrait of Emmons, highlighting his peerless playing and countless recordings that transcended boundaries.

"A No Depression: The Most Memorable Music Book of 2022" is not just a tribute to Buddy Emmons' musical legacy but also an exploration of his profound impact on country music, jazz, and beyond. It expands our understanding of this groundbreaking artist and his contributions to the world of music. This captivating book is a must-read for music enthusiasts and fans of Buddy Emmons, as it offers a glimpse into the life and artistry of a true legend.


Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780252044694


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